Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tortellini with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and creamy dish made with slow-cooked chicken, tortellini, and turkey bacon, bringing the flavors of Tuscany to your dinner table.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 6 ounces turkey bacon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces tortellini
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts, turkey bacon, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Add tortellini and spinach, stirring to combine.
- Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, until tortellini are cooked.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, sauté the turkey bacon before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes or bell peppers for extra taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Creamy, Tuscan, Chicken, Tortellini, Turkey Bacon