Unleash the flavors of Italy with our culinary journey into the world of slow cooker tortellini. This delectable dish, bursting with comfort and taste, is perfect for busy individuals seeking a hassle-free yet indulgent meal. Whether you crave a hearty dinner option for your family or a cozy lunch for yourself, our comprehensive guide will lead you to the most tantalizing slow cooker tortellini recipes. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that promises tender tortellini enveloped in rich sauces, flavorful broths, and an array of delectable ingredients.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN ALFREDO TORTELLINI
Classic chicken Alfredo gets a slow-cooker twist with this no-fuss recipe that is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Provided by By Corey Valley
Categories Entree
Time 5h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken breast in slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Top with mushrooms, then chicken broth.
- In medium bowl, mix Alfredo sauce and garlic. Pour over chicken and mushrooms. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 hours.
- Shred chicken with 2 forks. Add cheese tortellini and spinach to slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Top servings with Parmesan cheese, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g
SLOW COOKER CHEESY TORTELLINI
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
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 MEATBALLS AND TORTELLINI
This slow-cooker meatball and tortellini dish is just the thing for busy weeknights. Prep it earlier in the day.
Provided by By Annalise Sandberg
Categories Entree
Time 3h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients. Shape mixture into 12 round meatballs.
- In 6-quart slow cooker, mix diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meatballs to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on High heat setting 3 hours or on Low heat setting 6 hours or until meatballs are completely cooked through.
- Add tortellini; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until soft.
- Serve meatballs and tortellini with Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
EASY SLOW-COOKER TORTELLINI
This tortellini recipe is excellent for a slow cooker. Keep an eye on your tortellini, as it may be done sooner. If it looks soupy, leave the lid off for the last half hour or so of cooking. For a vegetarian version, omit sausage and use vegetable broth instead!
Provided by Debbie Crawford
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 4h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a slow cooker.
- Pour diced tomatoes, tortellini, Neufchatel cheese, spinach, and chicken broth into the slow cooker, making sure to chunk up cheese throughout the mixture.
- Cover and cook on Low until tortellini has become tender, 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2159.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF-TORTELLINI SOUP
Irresistible aromas come from a beefy soup that's been brewin' without as much as a stir.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, add beef, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, sugar, tomatoes and beef consommé in order listed.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
- About 25 minutes before serving, stir in basil, frozen tortellini and green beans. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 25 minutes or until beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER TORTELLINI
Perfect for cold-weather entertaining--make this soup ahead of time, freeze, and simply reheat when your guests have arrived.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner; set aside.
- Add the roasted peppers, broth, beans, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, celery, onions, olive oil, and garlic to the lined-slow cooker. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or rubber scrapper to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 5 hours.
- Stir in Swiss chard and tortellini gently with a rubber spatula and cook 7 to 9 minutes more or until pasta is just al dente. Serve with Parmesan cheese and Parmesan Crisps, if desired.
- Parmesan Crisps: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with Reynolds® Parchment Paper. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, fresh thyme or rosemary, and black pepper. Spoon the cheese mixture into 12 portions, 4 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Pat each cheese portion into a 5-inch circle. Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand on baking sheet until completely cooled. Carefully remove crisps from parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1481.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN TORTELLINI STEW
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
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
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TORTELLINI SOUP
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
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
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
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
SLOW-COOKER SPINACH-MUSHROOM TORTELLINI
This hearty, creamy vegetarian dinner is easy, cheesy and the best use of the slow cooker since your grandma's pot roast.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray 4 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix mushrooms, onions, melted butter, soy sauce, salt and pepper in cooker. Pour vegetable broth over vegetable mixture.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until vegetables are very tender and browned.
- Stir in tortellini and cream cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes. Cook and stir 14 to 16 minutes longer or until tortellini are tender. Stir in spinach. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1640 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g
SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SOUP
Make and share this Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Veghead
Categories Easy
Time 8h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown italian sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat. Transfer to 4 or 5 quart slow cooker.
- Add undrained tomatoes, water, and onion soup.
- Cover; cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
- If using low heat, turn slow cooker to high. Stir in kale and tortellini into soup. Cover and cook for 15 minutes more. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE TORTELLINI STEW
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
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
CREAMY SLOW COOKER TORTELLINI SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by NailCandy
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place dry white sauce mix in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Gradually add the water to the white sauce mix, stirring until smooth. Stir in broth, mushrooms, onion, garlic, basil, salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in dried tortellini. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 1 hour more or high-heat setting for 45 minutes more. Stir in evaporated milk and fresh spinach. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with black pepper and Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.
SLOW COOKER CREAMY TORTELLINI SPINACH SOUP
Thick, rich, and hearty, this vegetarian soup is the perfect comforting end to a cool day. Tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, and cheese - what could go wrong?! Just add sausage for the meat-eaters.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 5h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add the carrots, onion, garlic, spices, tomatoes and broth to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low until the carrots are tender, 3-6 hours (time varies depending on your slow cooker. If you cook it for longer - say, 8 hours - it won't hurt).
- Add the tortellini to the slow cooker, stir to combine, cover, and cook on high 20 minutes.
- Add the spinach, stir until wilted, cover again, and cook another 5 minutes.
- Warm the half and half in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan to the slow cooker. Stir until thoroughly combined and turn off the heat.
- Remove bay leaf. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- If adding sausage, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add sausage to the pan and brown, breaking into small pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon as it cooks. Add cooked sausage to individual servings.
Tips:
- Use frozen tortellini. This is a great way to save time and effort. Just cook the tortellini according to the package directions before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrition to your dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and spinach.
- Use a flavorful broth. This will help to create a delicious sauce for your tortellini. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
- Add some cheese. This will help to make your dish creamy and delicious. You can use Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, or cheddar cheese.
- Season your dish to taste. This will help to ensure that your dish is flavorful and delicious. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker tortellini is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give slow cooker tortellini a try.
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