Cozy Creamy Tortellini Crockpot Recipe for Easy Comfort
This creamy tortellini crockpot recipe is the ultimate comfort food—easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for busy days or chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on low or 1.5-2 hours on high
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes - 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by prepping your ingredients. Mince the garlic, cube the cream cheese, and grate the Parmesan (if using fresh).
- In your crockpot, pour in 4 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Add 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and stir until it begins to dissolve. Don’t worry if it looks a little lumpy—it’ll smooth out as it cooks.
- Season with 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Next, toss in 20 ounces of fresh or frozen cheese tortellini. Stir gently to coat the pasta in the creamy mixture.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add 2 cups of fresh spinach. Stir to combine and allow it to wilt into the sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and let cook until the cheese melts and becomes gooey.
- Once the tortellini is tender and the sauce is creamy, give everything a final stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm and enjoy the cozy, creamy goodness!
Notes
[‘Avoid overcooking tortellini to prevent it from becoming mushy.’, ‘Stir the mixture once or twice during cooking to prevent sticking.’, ‘Ensure cream cheese is softened for smoother melting.’, ‘Add spinach toward the end to avoid overcooking.’, ‘Sprinkle cheese at the end for a gooey topping.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 15
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