Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 large carrots, sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can); 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini; 2 cups baby spinach; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

A comforting Italian-American soup packed with tender shredded chicken, cheese tortellini, vegetables, and fragrant herbs in a savory broth. Add the tortellini at the end so they stay perfectly al dente.

375 minEasyServes 6360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 large carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can)
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add 2 large sliced carrots, 2 sliced celery stalks, 1 diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can), 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth over everything.
2

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
3

Remove the chicken and confirm it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the slow cooker.
4

Increase the slow cooker to the high setting. Add 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini to the broth and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.
5

Stir in 2 cups baby spinach and allow it to wilt, about 2 minutes.
6

Ladle into bowls and top each serving with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Questions

Can I make Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free soup collection instead.

How long does Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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