Description
A cozy, hands-off dinner that combines shredded chicken with marinara, creamy cheese, and spinach for a delicious one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray (for greasing the pot)
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (jarred or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules (or 1/2 tsp onion powder)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with olive oil spray.
- Place chicken breasts in a single layer on the bottom of the pot.
- Pour marinara sauce evenly over the chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red chili flakes.
- Pour chicken broth around the edges of the pot. Cover and cook on LOW for about 4 hours.
- Remove the lid and shred the chicken in the pot using two forks.
- Stir in tortellini, mozzarella, and heavy cream. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes.
- Add baby spinach and cook for another 10 minutes until wilted.
- Top with grated Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Serve with extra Parmesan on the side. For a lighter twist, try a chicken tortellini soup variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian