Best 7 Slow Cooker Chicken And Vegetable Tortellini Stew Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and comforting meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight, slow cooker chicken and vegetable tortellini stew is the recipe for you. This easy-to-make stew is packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and plump tortellini, all simmered in a flavorful broth. Plus, it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN PARMESAN TORTELLINI



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Cancel your dinner reservations! Two of your favorite Italian restaurant classics come together to make a slow-cooker chicken dinner that's easy enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for a special occasion.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ tomato basil pasta sauce
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
Shredded fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 4 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix pasta sauce, broth and salt in cooker. Add chicken breasts.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken with slotted spoon to cutting board, and shred.
  • Meanwhile, stir tortellini into cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes.
  • Stir tortellini mixture; top with shredded chicken. Top chicken with mozzarella cheese; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tortellini are tender and cheese is melted.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2 to 5 minutes or until toasted. Sprinkle over mixture in slow cooker. Top with Parmesan cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE TORTELLINI STEW



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Try this hearty chicken tortellini stew slow cooked with beans and veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (5 thighs), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium fennel bulb, chopped
1 can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup firmly packed fresh baby spinach leaves
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Layer carrots, garlic, chicken, fennel and beans in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour broth and water over ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, stir tortellini, spinach, onions and basil into chicken mixture. Cover and cook on high heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until tortellini are tender. Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE TORTELLINI STEW



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Put your slow cooker to use in a hearty stew with a twist--cheesy tortellini added near the end of the cooking time.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium carrots, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium bulb fennel, chopped
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups water
1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup firmly packed fresh baby spinach leaves
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, layer carrots, garlic, chicken, fennel and beans. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour broth and water over top. Stir to combine.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, stir tortellini, spinach, onions and basil into chicken mixture. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until tortellini are tender. Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER CHEESY TORTELLINI



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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

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 CHICKEN STEW



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This is similar to Brunswick Stew, but without the butter/lima beans and corn (which you can certainly add, if you like). :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Stew

Time 5h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups mushrooms, halved (I like crimini)
2 cups water
1 cup frozen small whole onions (or 3/4 cup chopped onion)
1 cup celery, sliced, 1/2 inch slices
1 1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon paprika (make sure to use good quality paprika for full flavor!)
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground, to taste
14 1/4 ounces chicken broth
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups frozen green peas or 2 cups frozen edamame soybeans
1 cup cubed extra firm tofu (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 14 ingredients in an electric slow cooker.
  • Cover with lid and cook on high setting for 4 hours or until carrot is tender.
  • Combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended.
  • Add cornstarch mixture and frozen peas or edamame (and tofu, if using) to the slow cooker, stir well.
  • Re-cover and cook on high-heat setting an 30 additional minutes.
  • Serve with hot cooked rice.
  • Note: I don't eat much meat and prefer more vegetables, so I often add extra firm cubed tofu at the last 30 minute mark. Tasty! Also good with small new potatoes added at the beginning, which is another good way to stretch the recipe. :).

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN TORTELLINI STEW



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Enjoy Italian-style dinner tonight with this filling tortellini stew recipe that's slow cooked using beans, tomatoes, cheesy tortellini and broth.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 medium zucchini, halved, cut into 1-inch slices
2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans ready-to-serve vegetable or chicken broth
1 (28-oz.) can crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15.5-oz.) can great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 (8-oz.) pkg. uncooked dry cheese-filled tortellini

Steps:

  • In 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except basil and tortellini; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, stir basil and tortellini into stew. Increase heat setting to high; cover and cook an additional 20 minutes or until tortellini are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 4 g

HEARTY CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI STEW WITH CHEESY GARLIC BREAD



Hearty Chicken and Tortellini Stew with Cheesy Garlic Bread image

This is a hearty one-pot stew made with chunks of chicken, Swanson® Chicken Broth, tortellini, kale and tomatoes goes great with toasted garlic and cheese baguette slices.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch lacinato (dinosaur) kale, large stems removed, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 baguette, cut into 1-inch slices
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium to medium-high heat. Stir in chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Cook in batches if pan is too crowded. Remove browned chicken from pan. Cook onions in the same pan until slightly translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chopped tomatoes and red pepper flakes; cook and stir for another minute.
  • Pour Swanson® Chicken Broth and canned tomatoes into the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Add chopped kale, fresh thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and add the tortellini. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until tortellini are cooked through and flavors are blended, about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven broiler. Adjust rack to middle position.
  • Place baguette slices in single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil the baguette slices until lightly browned, about 45 seconds (watch them carefully so they don't burn). Remove sheet from oven and turn the slices over; Return sheet to broiler and brown the second side for about 30 seconds.
  • Remove the sheet from the oven and, when slices are cool enough to handle, lightly rub the cut side of a clove of garlic on the toasted top sides. Brush a bit of olive oil on each slice and sprinkle with about a teaspoon of grated Parmesan cheese. Return baguette rounds to broiler until cheese begins to melt, about 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 67.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1506.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right tortellini: Fresh or frozen tortellini can be used in this recipe. If using frozen tortellini, cook it according to the package directions before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can use any vegetables you like. Some other good options include potatoes, zucchini, and mushrooms.
  • Season the stew to taste: The amount of salt and pepper you add will depend on your personal preferences. Taste the stew before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or salad: This stew is hearty and filling, but it can also be served with a side of bread or salad to make it a more complete meal.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker chicken and vegetable tortellini stew is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The stew is packed with flavor and vegetables, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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