Slow Cooker Creamy Chipotle Chicken Tortellini

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Health score
17%
Slow Cooker Creamy Chipotle Chicken Tortellini
45 min.
10
370kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any time of day, this Slow Cooker Creamy Chipotle Chicken Tortellini is a must-try! The combination of tender chicken, creamy cream cheese, and a smoky, spicy chipotle sauce creates a mouthwatering dish that is rich, satisfying, and full of depth. It’s the kind of dish that makes your kitchen smell incredible and brings the whole family together around the dinner table.

The slow cooker does all the work, so you can easily whip it up without having to babysit the stove. As the chicken cooks, it becomes so tender that it shreds effortlessly into bite-sized pieces, blending perfectly with the other ingredients. With the addition of broccoli and tortellini, this dish is hearty enough to be a stand-alone meal, but it also pairs wonderfully with a side salad or crusty bread.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing party dish, this recipe offers a balance of protein, veggies, and delicious, savory flavors. Plus, the creamy chipotle sauce gives it just the right amount of heat, making it a hit with everyone who loves a little spice. Whether you're feeding a family or preparing a meal for yourself, this dish will leave you full and satisfied.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups broccoli florets 
  • medium chicken breasts 
  • tablespoons chipotle sauce whole canned (If the can has chipotle peppers, use the sauce from it)
  • pound tortellini fresh dry
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • ounces cream cheese low-fat softened
  • 32 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Heat crock pot to high setting.
  2. Place 1 cup chicken broth into crock pot over chicken breasts. Cook for 3-4 hours until easy to shred with a fork. Discard broth and shred chicken into bite size pieces.
  3. Pour 32 ounces of chicken broth into crock pot.
  4. Place cream cheese, broccoli, tortellini, shredded chicken, chipotle sauce, cumin, salt and pepper into crock pot. Close lid and cook on high for 2 hours. Stir gently to combine cream cheese.
  5. Serve in bowl. Top with pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories370kcal
Protein28.87%
Fat30.74%
Carbs40.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.9
Glycemic Load
0.96
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.10521744386%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
5.71mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
2.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.78kcal
18.49%
Fat:12.87g
19.8%
Saturated Fat:4.83g
30.17%
Carbohydrates:38.05g
12.68%
Net Carbohydrates:31.95g
11.62%
Sugar:6.77g
7.52%
Cholesterol:84.22mg
28.07%
Sodium:738.42mg
32.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.2g
54.4%
Vitamin C:65.78mg
79.74%
Vitamin K:74.83µg
71.26%
Vitamin B3:8.83mg
44.14%
Selenium:24.45µg
34.93%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.83%
Phosphorus:254.27mg
25.43%
Fiber:6.1g
24.4%
Potassium:623.45mg
17.81%
Vitamin B5:1.58mg
15.76%
Calcium:143.9mg
14.39%
Vitamin A:685.44IU
13.71%
Folate:52.94µg
13.24%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.16%
Iron:1.88mg
10.43%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.6%
Magnesium:37.28mg
9.32%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.25%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.12%
Zinc:0.93mg
6.22%
Copper:0.11mg
5.62%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.15%