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Crock Pot Meatballs and Tortellini

Creamy and cheesy, this tortellini and meatball dish is made in the Crock Pot and has tons of flavor.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 730kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 24 ounce bag of frozen Italian style meatballs (or comparable size)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (can use low or no sodium, see notes below)
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup (can use low or no sodium)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ⅓ cup chopped sundried tomatoes (optional)
  • 28 ounce bag refrigerated cheese tortellini (or comparable family pack)
  • 1 cup heavy cream

For topping (optional)

Instructions

  • Add 24 ounce bag of frozen Italian style meatballs into the bottom of a 5-6 quart crock pot.
    Meatballs in a Crockpot.
  • Pour in 4 cups chicken broth.
    Crockpot with meatballs and chicken broth.
  • Add in 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup and stir to mix.
    Broth, cream of soup and meatballs in a Slow Cooker.
  • Add in 2 cloves garlic, minced, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper.
    Seasonings floating on a broth with meatballs in a Slow Cooker.
  • Add 1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes. Stir to combine. Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
  • Once meatballs are done cooking, add in 28 ounce bag refrigerated cheese tortellini and 1 cup heavy cream Stir to combine.
    Tortellini added to a Crockpot.
  • Replace the lid and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes or until the tortellini is fully heated through.
    Tortellini and meatballs in a Slow Cooker.
  • If desired, you can add 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and let that melt before garnishing and serving with fresh chopped basil and fresh grated parmesan.
    Closely looking on some Crock Pot Meatballs and Tortellini.

Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
  • NOTE: If you are at all concerned this might be too salty for your tastes, I suggest you use low or no sodium options where possible. You can always add salt in to your taste but you can't take it out once it is in there. 

Nutrition

Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 43g | Sodium: 1277mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g
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