Best 3 Cheesy Slow Cooker Tortellini Recipes

Welcome to the ultimate culinary adventure, where flavors dance and comfort food reigns supreme. Join us on a journey to discover the best cheesy slow cooker tortellini recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you'll be savoring a delightful dish that perfectly balances creamy cheese, tender tortellini, and a medley of vegetables. Prepare to embark on a culinary expedition that will elevate your slow-cooker game and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER CHEESY TORTELLINI

Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini image

This super easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Tortellini takes just a few minutes to throw together. With crushed tomatoes, slow cooked chicken, tortellini and mozzarella cheese, it's a hearty meal that's perfect for colder weather.

Provided by Steph

Categories Main Course Dinner

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup pasta sauce (I used tomato basil flavor)
1 cup crushed tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (20 ounce) package tortellini
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

In a slow cooker, mix together pasta sauce, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning.
Add in chicken breasts, then cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken is completely cooked all the way through.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and dice. Add chicken back to the slow cooker and add in tortellini and top with shredded cheese. Cook on low for another 15 minutes (until the tortellini is tender and cheese is melted).
Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1060 kcal, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 412 mg, Sodium 3417 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 144 mg

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TORTELLINI SOUP

Slow-Cooker Cheesy Butternut Squash and Tortellini Soup image

Squash and apple are brilliant additions to this creamy, beer-spiked soup, made extra rich with three kinds of cheese.

Provided by By Tieghan Gerard

Categories Entree

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 small sweet onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, finely diced
3 cups cubed butternut squash
2 carrots, chopped
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream
1 can (12 oz) beer (I used pumpkin beer)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
10 oz cheese tortellini
1 1/2 cups shredded fontina cheese (6 oz)
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
4 oz crumbled blue cheese, if desired

Steps:

Spray or grease 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Add onion, garlic, apple, squash, carrots, chicken broth, milk, beer, crushed red pepper flakes, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or High heat setting 2 to 4 hours. Squash should be tender.
Transfer soup to blender; puree until smooth. Return to slow cooker.
Add tortellini and cheeses; stir to combine. Cover; cook on High heat setting about 10 minutes or until tortellini is soft.
Ladle into bowls; garnish with extra cheese, if desired. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1130 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY SLOW-COOKER TORTELLINI

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Simple and delicious slow-cooker tortellini dinner! Received raved reviews from family!

Provided by denneg

Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Tortellini Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

½ pound ground beef
1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
1 (20 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Place cooked ground beef, pasta sauce, and diced tomatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker. Cover and cook on High until reduced, 4 to 6 hours, or 6 to 8 hours on Low.
Pour tortellini and mozzarella cheese into the slow cooker. Cook on High until tortellini are tender, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 76.7 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1274.4 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

Tips:

Choose the right type of tortellini. For this recipe, it is best to use a cheese-filled tortellini. This will give the dish a creamy and flavorful sauce.
Use a variety of cheeses. The recipe calls for a combination of cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. This creates a rich and flavorful sauce that coats the tortellini perfectly.
Don't overcook the tortellini. Tortellini cooks very quickly, so it is important to watch it carefully and remove it from the slow cooker as soon as it is cooked through. Overcooked tortellini will become mushy and lose its flavor.
Add your favorite vegetables. This recipe is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables. Try adding some chopped spinach, kale, or broccoli to the slow cooker along with the tortellini.
Serve immediately. Cheesy Slow Cooker Tortellini is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the tortellini is still hot and the sauce is still creamy.

Conclusion:

Cheesy Slow Cooker Tortellini is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great recipe for potlucks and parties. With a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a creamy and flavorful dish that everyone will love.