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An extreme close-up shot of a spoonful of creamy chicken tortellini soup, showing the rich texture of the broth and a piece of cheesy tortellini.

Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Soup (The Easiest, Creamiest Recipe!)

This Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food! An easy, set-it-and-forget-it recipe with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for a hassle-free weeknight dinner the whole family will adore.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese cubed and softened
  • 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups fresh spinach packed
  • Grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Top with chopped onion, minced garlic, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  4. Stir in the softened, cubed cream cheese until it is completely melted and the broth is creamy.
  5. Add the refrigerated tortellini to the slow cooker, stirring to submerge them in the broth.
  6. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes, just until the tortellini are tender.
  7. Turn off the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach until the spinach is wilted.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Tip 1: For the creamiest result, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature and cubed before adding it to the hot broth. This helps it melt smoothly without clumping.
Tip 2: Do not use frozen tortellini, as it can alter the cooking time and texture. Stick with fresh, refrigerated tortellini for the best outcome.
Tip 3: If the soup is thicker than you'd like after adding the tortellini, you can stir in an extra splash of chicken broth until it reaches your desired consistency.