Description
Indulge in this effortless Crockpot Creamy Tortellini recipe, where tender pasta meets a rich and velvety sauce for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly grease the crockpot with cooking spray.
- Add tortellini and chicken broth; stir gently.
- Top with sliced cream cheese—do not stir yet.
- Add spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours (or high for 2 hours).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added protein, include cooked chicken or sausage. Feel free to incorporate your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently to maintain creaminess.