Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage
A comforting and creamy dish combining Italian sausage and cheese tortellini, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian Sausage Mild or spicy
- 1 package Frozen Cheese Tortellini 19 oz
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach Chopped
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes 28 oz, undrained
- 1 block Cream Cheese 8 oz, cubed
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- In the crockpot, combine the cooked sausage, diced tomatoes (with juice), minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir well.
- Scatter the cubed cream cheese over the top, then cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen tortellini and chopped spinach to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stove.