Description
Hearty slow cooker chicken tortellini soup brings comfort and warmth to winter meals. Creamy cheese tortellini nestles with tender chicken in a rich broth, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts
- 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken broth
- 2 cups (280 g) cheese tortellini
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Combine whole chicken pieces, diced onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, chopped celery, aromatic broth, and herb-infused seasoning into the slow cooker vessel.
- Allow ingredients to simmer gently on low temperature setting for 6-7 hours, enabling chicken to become tender and flavors to meld thoroughly.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker and carefully shred meat using two forks, pulling apart into soft, bite-sized pieces.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and introduce pre-packaged cheese tortellini and fresh, vibrant spinach leaves.
- Increase slow cooker temperature to high setting and cook for 20-30 minutes until pasta reaches perfect al dente texture and spinach wilts delicately.
- Ladle steaming soup into deep serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a harmonious blend of protein, vegetables, and pasta.
- Garnish with optional fresh herbs or grated parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor profile before serving immediately while hot.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for easy shredding and lean protein.
- Enhance flavor by sautéing onions and garlic briefly before adding to slow cooker for deeper taste profile.
- Use fresh cheese tortellini for better texture and richer flavor compared to frozen varieties.
- Add spinach in the last 10 minutes to prevent overcooking and maintain vibrant green color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg