Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage
Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage is your go-to comfort food for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This creamy, savory dish combines tender cheese tortellini with flavorful Italian sausage and fresh spinach, all simmered to perfection in your crockpot. With simple preparation and minimal cleanup, this recipe delivers a hearty meal that everyone will love. Just toss the ingredients in the slow cooker, let them mingle, and enjoy a delicious dinner without the fuss. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting friends, this delightful dish is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 lb chicken sausage (or beef/turkey sausage)
- 1 (10 oz) bag fresh spinach
- 2 cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
- 2 (12 oz) cans low-fat chicken broth
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cut into cubes
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken sausage until browned and crumbled. Ensure it’s fully cooked.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to your crockpot. Add fresh spinach, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and cream cheese cubes. Stir well.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 5 hours, stirring twice during cooking.
- About 20 minutes before serving, add the frozen tortellini and stir gently until combined. Cook until the tortellini is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg