Creamy Crockpot chicken tortellini soup is a comforting one-pot meal with tender chicken, cheese tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, and a creamy Italian-seasoned broth. It is ideal for busy weeknights.
About This Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup
A complete comfort-food meal
Chicken, tortellini, spinach, and broth make a satisfying dinner.
Why add tortellini late?
Tortellini cooks quickly, so adding it near the end keeps it tender instead of mushy.
Fresh or frozen tortellini
Both work. Frozen tortellini may need a few extra minutes.
Creamy Italian flavor
Tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and cream create a savory broth.
Chicken Tortellini Soup Ingredients
Chicken and broth
Use chicken breasts or thighs. Thighs remain especially tender during slow cooking.
Tortellini and vegetables
Cheese tortellini, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and spinach form the main structure.
Creamy ingredients
Heavy cream provides richness; half-and-half makes a lighter soup.
Seasonings
Italian seasoning, thyme, Parmesan, salt, and pepper deepen the flavor.
How to Make Chicken Tortellini Soup
Add the chicken and base
Place chicken, onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings in the slow cooker.
Cook until tender
Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
Shred the chicken
Remove chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the pot.
Add cream, tortellini, and spinach
Stir in cream, tortellini, spinach, and Parmesan for the final 20–30 minutes.
Tips, Storage, and FAQs
Do not overcook tortellini
Check it early, especially when using fresh pasta.
Make it lighter
Use half-and-half and add extra vegetables.
Add more vegetables
Carrots, celery, mushrooms, and kale work well.
Store correctly
Refrigerate within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days.
Can I use rotisserie chicken? Yes. Add shredded cooked chicken during the final 30 minutes.
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- 1 medium yellow onion diced.
- 3 garlic cloves minced.
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth.
- 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces, with juices.
- 6 ounces tomato paste.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme.
- ½ teaspoon salt.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- 1½ cups heavy cream.
- 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini.
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan.
Instructions
- Add chicken, onion, garlic, broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings to the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours.
- Remove and shred the chicken, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in cream, tortellini, spinach, and Parmesan.
- Cook for 20–30 minutes until tortellini is tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve.
