Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup - The Recipe Critic (2024)

Slow cooker chicken tortellini soup is loaded with chopped vegetables, shredded cooked chicken, and cheesy tortellini all slow-cooked in a flavorfulchicken broth. It’s definitely a dinner the whole family will love!

Adding tortellini to soups just gives it a little more spunk. Try more soups with tortellini in them like thisSlow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup, this delicious Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soupor this classic Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup. You will have a hard time picking out which one is your favorite!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup

This slow cooker chicken tortellini soup is the best of the best! Who doesn’t love a soup that has veggies and cheesy noodles? It’s a fun and easy twist on the classic chicken noodle soup. I especially love this soup because you can make it in the crockpot! That means little to no prep time and lots of flavors. This soup simmers low and slow for 6 hours!

Not only is it easy to make, and you come home to your house smelling delicious, but you can use frozen tortellini, which then makes the process so much easier! This soup takes very little prep, and the reward of the finished dish is absolutely delicious. Serve it with some rolls and then a yummy salad. Your entire family will love it!

Ingredients in Chicken Tortellini Soup

This chicken tortellini soup is comforting at its best! You won’t go wrong with this flavorful, SO DELICIOUS soup that will warm your soul. It is quick and easy to make with all the simple ingredients. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Chicken Breast: I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe.
• Vegetables: Onions, carrots, and celery make this similar to a classic chicken noodle soup.
• Garlic Cloves: You can use fresh garlic cloves or minced garlic from your fridge. 1/2 teaspoon equals about one clove of garlic.
• Chicken Broth and Water: I used low-sodium chicken broth as the base of this soup.
• Bay Leaves: The bay leaves add seasoning to the soup.
• Italian Seasoning: You can buy this at the store or make it at home using this recipe.
• Tortellini: You can use fresh or frozen tortellini! Just add a little bit of extra time if you are using frozen tortellini.
• Fresh Parsley: This is a garnish that is optional.
• Salt and Pepper: These will enhance the soup’s flavors.

Let’s Make Some Soup!

Thisslow cooker chicken tortellini soup is super easy tomake. Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker except for the tortellini. I like to add that in about 15minutes before serving, so they don’t get mushy!

1. Add Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker except for the tortellini.
2. Cook: Cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Shred chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and then shred (or cube) and add back to the slow cooker.
4. Add Tortellini: With 15 minutes left then you can add the tortellini to the soup.
5. Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves and then serve immediately with chopped parsley, if desired.