Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini for Easy Dinner

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate easy dinner. After making this countless times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly tender chicken and creamy sauce every time. The cozy, comforting flavors will make your family beg for this better-than-takeout meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Sweet Chili Halloumi Wraps and Easy Iced Matcha Strawberry Latte.

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

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

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (20 oz) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Dried parsley
• Dried basil
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Optional: Additional shredded cheese
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini for Easy Dinner

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine soups, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Step 4: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in tortellini. Cook on high until tortellini is tender and sauce has thickened.
5. Step 5: Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted. Top with green onions and serve.

Storing & Reheating Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini for Easy Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare this dish ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Add the tortellini and cheese just before cooking.

Freezing Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini for Easy Dinner

Freeze cooked and cooled leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For even cooking, cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally before placing them in the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: Instead of tortellini, you can use any type of pasta, such as penne or fusilli.
• Make-ahead: You can assemble this dish in the slow cooker the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Cook as usual the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out. If it's too thin, cook it for a little longer to reduce the liquid.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini for Easy Dinner

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

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

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Total

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

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free (if using gluten-free tortellini)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (20 oz) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 (10.75 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced

Seasonings

• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Dried parsley
• Dried basil
• Salt
• Black pepper

Optional Toppings

• Additional shredded cheese
• Chopped fresh parsley
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine soups, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Step 4: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in tortellini. Cook on high until tortellini is tender and sauce has thickened.
5. Step 5: Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted. Top with green onions and serve.

Notes

• Chef tip: For even cooking, cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally before placing them in the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: Instead of tortellini, you can use any type of pasta, such as penne or fusilli.
• Make-ahead: You can assemble this dish in the slow cooker the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Cook as usual the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out. If it's too thin, cook it for a little longer to reduce the liquid.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked and cooled leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: You can prepare this dish ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Add the tortellini and cheese just before cooking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 470
• Protein: 38g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 47g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Sat. Fat: 8g

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

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini 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!