Summer Crockpot Recipes Chicken Tortellini Comfort Dinner
If you're hunting for summer crockpot recipes that feel like a hug in a bowl, this crockpot chicken tortellini has your name written all over it. I mean, who doesn’t love a pot that cooks dinner while you go about your day? It’s the kind of recipe where you toss things in, walk away, and somehow end up looking like you’ve been working in the kitchen all afternoon.
This dish blends the heartiness of crockpot chicken recipes with the cozy twist of cheese-stuffed tortellini. The sauce soaks right into the pasta and the chicken gets tender enough to fall apart without you even trying. The best part? It lands in that sweet spot between ‘fancy comfort food’ and ‘I just needed something easy.’ Perfect for when you want chicken crockpot recipes that hit all the notes.
I’ve tested this on busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, and even that time I forgot about dinner until 5 p.m. It never fails. Crockpot recipes don’t have to be fussy, and easy crockpot recipes chicken lovers can actually enjoy are worth holding on to. So, grab that tortellini, let the crockpot do its magic, and just wait for the compliments to roll in.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add the tortellini, cover again, and cook for 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan if you like it cheesy.