This Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini is the cozy, rich dinner your weeknight has been waiting for

Ingredients:

20 oz cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Directions:

Season the chicken pieces with salt black pepper garlic powder and Italian seasoning
Add olive oil to a pan over medium heat and lightly brown the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes for extra flavor
Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker and add minced garlic and chicken broth
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender
Stir in the tortellini heavy cream and parmesan cheese then cook on high for 30 minutes until the tortellini is tender
Add spinach and the cornstarch mixture then stir and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce thickens

Serving:

Serves 6

Nutritional Information per serving:

Calories: 520
Net Carbs: 32g
Protein: 38g
Fat: 26g

Tips or Variations:

Swap heavy cream with half and half for a lighter version while still keeping a creamy texture
Add grilled mushrooms or sun dried tomatoes for extra depth and a restaurant style finish

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