Description
A comforting CrockPot dish combining tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy broth for a delicious family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 15 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk/half-and-half)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant and translucent.
- In your CrockPot, add the sautéed vegetables, diced chicken, and tortellini. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the CrockPot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, stir in heavy cream for the final half-hour of cooking.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
For a thicker broth, consider adding cornstarch mixed with water at the end of the cooking time. Experiment with herbs like oregano or parsley for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crockpot, chicken, tortellini, comfort food, easy recipe