Slow Cooker Creamy Meatballs with Tortellini
This slow cooker creamy meatballs with tortellini is an easy comfort food dinner that the whole family can enjoy. Frozen meatballs cook in a creamy seasoned sauce, then refrigerated cheese tortellini and heavy cream are added for a rich and satisfying finish. It is a simple slow cooker meal that is perfect for busy days and even better topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 1107kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 oz frozen Italian style meatballs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 10 ¾ oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper optional
- 28 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (optional)
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, add the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and all the spices. Mix together until combined.
- Add in the frozen meatballs and stir to comebine well with the sauce. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Mix in the tortellini along with the heavy cream until well combined. Cover and cook for another 15-30 moinutes until the tortellini is fully cooked. If desired you cn sprinkle with some shredded mozzarella cheese and cover until the cheese is melted. Serves 6-8.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 1107kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 5121mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1735IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 10mg