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    Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Tortellini

    Modified: Aug 4, 2022 · Published: Feb 26, 2019 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 2 Comments

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    Two of your favorite Italian restaurant classics come together in this Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Tortellini. Easy enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough for a special occasion!

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    • Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Tortellini

    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Tortellini

    Being a mom of three kids keeps me on the go. Any time I can throw dinner into my Instant Pot or slow cooker, I jump at the opportunity!

    Last week, I had a busy day running errands and knew I would be pressed for time come dinner. I decided to let me slow cooker do the work and tossed the ingredients into it that morning! Within a few hours, I could already smell how tasty dinner was going to be!

    The chicken literally fell apart as I was shredding it! The cheese tortellini were the perfect addition to this meal and to top it off, the breadcrumb topping made this incredible! Even my kids scraped their plates and requested this in their thermoses for lunch the next day. Impressive, right?!

    Shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, mozzarella, spaghetti sauce, Parmesan, and a breadcrumb topping! All combined into one dish that is bound to be a new favorite with your family too!

    This would be a great option if having company over because of how many it serves! Plus, it is quite budget friendly!

    Take the night off from cooking and toss the ingredients into your slow cooker!

    chicken parmesan cooked in the slow cooker with tortellini

    Ingredients Needed:

    • Spaghetti Sauce- I use and prefer tomato Basil, feel free to use your favorite
    • Chicken Broth
    • Salt
    • Chicken- boneless, skinless
    • Tortellini- cheese filled
    • Mozzarella Cheese- shredded
    • Butter- unsalted
    • Breadcrumbs- Italian seasoned is my go-to
    • Parmesan Cheese- shredded

    *See recipe card below for exact measurements

    How to prepare:

    • Pour the spaghetti sauce, broth, and salt into the bottom of your slow cooker.
    • Place chicken on top.
    • Place lid on slow cooker and cook on high for about 4 hours, or low for about 6 hours.
    • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Set aside.
    • Place tortellini into slow cooker and toss to coat in sauce evenly.
    • Put lid back on slow cooker and allow tortellini to cook about 15 minutes, or until tender.
    • Add chicken back into slow cooker and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
    • Allow cheese to melt completely, about 10 minutes.
    • While cheese is melting, place butter into a small skillet and melt over medium heat.
    • Add breadcrumbs into butter and toss to coat. Allow to cook about 3-5 minutes, or until slightly golden.
    • Remove from heat and sprinkle on top of mozzarella cheese in slow cooker.
    • Add Parmesan on top and serve immediately!

    tortellini, chicken, pasta sauce, and Parmesan cooked in a slow cooker

    Can I use any pasta sauce? 

    Use your favorite pasta sauce for this recipe. That might be a canned sauce, or it might be a homemade sauce, just use your favorite. As I said earlier, I personally love a Tomato Basil Sauce for this recipe.

    How to store Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Tortellini:

    Refrigerator: If stored in an airtight container, it will last about 4 days

    Freezer: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. To thaw, allow to sit at room temperature versus microwaving to ensure tortellini doesn’t fall apart

    More Slow Cooker recipes to try:

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast

    Easy Crack Chicken

    Slow Cooker Chicken Ranch Tacos

    Zesty Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

    Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Tortellini

    Recipe by: Kristin
    This Italian Classic dish is packed with flavor and couldn't be more simple using the slow cooker! Family approved, you'll want to add this to your meal plan!
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 hours hrs
    Total Time 5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 6
    Calories 539 kcal

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker
    • Slow Cooker Liners

    Ingredients
      

    • 25.5 oz Tomato Basil Spaghetti Sauce
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless/skinless
    • 20 oz cheese filled tortellini
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded

    Instructions
     

    • Pour the spaghetti sauce, broth, and salt into the bottom of your slow cooker.
    • Place chicken on top.
    • Place lid on slow cooker and cook on high for about 4 hours, or low for about 6 hours.
    • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Set aside.
    • Place tortellini into slow cooker and toss to coat in sauce evenly.
    • Put lid back on slow cooker and allow tortellini to cook about 15 minutes, or until tender.
    • Add chicken back into slow cooker and sprinkle mozzarella on top.
    • Allow cheese to melt completely, about 10 minutes.
    • While cheese is melting, place butter into a small skillet and melt over medium heat.
    • Add breadcrumbs into butter and toss to coat. Allow to cook about 3-5 minutes, or until slightly golden.
    • Remove from heat and sprinkle on top of mozzarella cheese in slow cooker.
    • Add Parmesan on top and serve immediately!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 39gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 2067mgPotassium: 779mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 766IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 316mgIron: 5mg
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    1. Erin says

      November 09, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      Do you recommend using frozen tortellini or fresh?

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      • Kristin says

        November 10, 2020 at 8:35 am

        I use the frozen tortellini as it tends to hold up a bit better in this recipe!

        Reply
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