Dinner

Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Byanna orden December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Introduction

This Crockpot Chicken Tortellini Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for any chilly day. It combines tender chicken, flavorful veggies, and cheesy tortellini in a savory broth that’s both filling and easy to prepare.

The image shows a close-up of a thick soup in a black slow cooker, with a ladle lifting a spoonful in the center. The soup has several layers: small bright orange carrot slices, light beige noodle pieces, white chunks of chicken, and vibrant green spinach leaves. The broth is creamy with a slightly glossy texture, mixing bits of herbs and spices visible throughout. The base layer in the slow cooker is full of this colorful, chunky soup, contrasting with the smooth black interior. The background is a white marbled texture with a green checkered cloth partially visible on the side. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups chicken (cooked, shredded, or diced)
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup carrots (peeled, diced)
1 cup celery (diced)
1 large onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
19 ounces cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
4 cups spinach (fresh)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Lemon juice for garnish when serving

Instructions

Step 1: In the crock pot, combine the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
Step 2: About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken if desired and add the cheese tortellini to the crock pot.
Step 3: Approximately 15 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh spinach until wilted and well combined.
Step 4: Let the soup cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, then serve warm. Garnish each bowl with a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery briefly before adding them to the crock pot.
Substitute kale for spinach if you prefer a heartier green.
Use homemade chicken broth for a richer taste.
Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
Leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe to save prep time.

Storage

Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through. The tortellini may absorb some broth during storage, so you can add a splash of chicken broth or water when reheating to loosen the soup if needed.