Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Recipe for Easy Dinner

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate easy dinner recipe. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly tender chicken and tortellini every time. The creamy, cheesy sauce is irresistible, making this family favorite better than takeout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte Recipe for Summer and Korean BBQ Steak Rice Bowls with Spicy Cream Sauce.

What You'll Need for Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Recipe for Easy Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Frozen cheese tortellini
• Cream of chicken soup
• Milk
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• Italian seasoning
• Optional: Fresh parsley
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Recipe for Easy Dinner

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Add frozen cheese tortellini to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tortellini is tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Recipe for Easy Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Freezing Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Recipe for Easy Dinner

Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brown the chicken breasts in a pan before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken with ground turkey or diced ham.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little milk or chicken broth.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Recipe for Easy Dinner

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Total

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Frozen cheese tortellini
• Cream of chicken soup
• Milk
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Seasonings

• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Salt
• Pepper
• Italian seasoning

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Add frozen cheese tortellini to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tortellini is tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brown the chicken breasts in a pan before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken with ground turkey or diced ham.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little milk or chicken broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
• Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Sat. Fat: 10g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Recipe for Easy Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Recipe for Easy Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!