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Slow cooker chicken tortellini soup is loaded with chopped vegetables, shredded cooked chicken, and cheesy tortellini all slow-cooked in a flavorful chicken 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 this Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup, this delicious Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup or this classic Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup. You will have a hard time picking out which one is your favorite!
A Reader’s Review
Absolutely delicious!! This soup is soooo good and so simple! Never any leftovers on this! I highly recommend you try this one!
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!
This slow cooker chicken tortellini soup is super easy to make. Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker except for the tortellini. I like to add that in about 15 minutes before serving, so they don’t get mushy!
- Add Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker except for the tortellini.
- Cook: Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Shred chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and then shred (or cube) and add back to the slow cooker.
- Add Tortellini: With 15 minutes left then you can add the tortellini to the soup.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves and then serve immediately with chopped parsley, if desired.
Easy Tips
This chicken tortellini soup is one of my favorites! Here are more tips on how to make this the BEST slow cooker chicken tortellini soup recipe.
- Cut Vegetables: It is best to cut the vegetables into larger sizes and all about the same width. This will ensure the vegetables cook throughout during the same time. Then, the larger veggies won’t become mushy while it cooks!
- Fresh is Best: Fresh tortellini cooks quicker compared to frozen. If you are using frozen tortellini, then add a little more time to cook them longer in the slow cooker.
- Creamier Broth: Half and half or whipping cream can make this a creamier base broth if you are looking for a creamy broth.
- Leafy Greens: Looking for a healthier version with leafy greens?! Try adding kale or spinach to the soup.
Storing Chicken Tortellini Soup
This recipe is great for busy nights and making ahead or using as a freezer meal. Here are the instructions on how you can store this soup or make this ahead of time!
- Can You Make Chicken Tortellini Soup Ahead of Time? Yes, this is a great soup to make ahead of time. Simply follow the instructions and leave out the tortellini. Once it is cooked and cooled, place the chicken tortellini soup into a ziplock bag or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days long. When you are ready to warm up, add the tortellini pasta once the soup is warmed through.
- Prepare Vegetables Ahead of Time: Trying to get a head start on this soup. Simply chop your vegetables the night before. When ready to make, add it all to the slow cooker to cook.
- Can you Freeze Chicken Tortellini Soup? Yes! Once your soup has completely cooled, either leave out the tortellini or remove the tortellini before placing them in a ziplock bag. Place in the freezer, laying flat for up to one month. When ready to eat then simply place in the refrigerator overnight until it is thawed.
- How to Reheat Chicken Tortellini Soup: When ready to warm up, place back into the slow cooker or a large pot over the stovetop. Warm up slowly, stirring occasionally. Once the Chicken Tortellini Soup is warmed up, add in the tortellini pasta. Cook until tender and everything is warmed through.
More Delicious Soup Recipes
Our family can’t make it through the cold winter months without a LOT of soup! Luckily, I have so many delicious soup recipes for you to try that they will last you all winter long too. Try some of them out, there is definitely at least one or two that you will go back to over and over again!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast
- 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or more to taste
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- chopped fresh parsley for serving if desired
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a slow cooker except for the tortellini.
- Cook on low for 6 hours.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred or cube and add back to the slow cooker.
- Add in the tortellini and cook for 15 minutes or until they are cooked all the way through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves and serve immediately with chopped parsley, if desired.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I listened to reviews and added a chicken bouillon and the entire package of Italian and taste tested and it’s nice and flavorful now! I prefer my chicken with some crispy so I’m brining and cooking in a skillet before we’re ready to eat! Excited to taste the finished product!
Making this right now! I can’t wait to try it 🙂
This soup has potential. After reading the reviews of how lacking in flavor the soup was, I seasoned the chicken with parsley, seasoned salt, and pepper. Then I browned it on a skillet. Next I browned the onion and garlic. Then I added everything to the crockpot, and seasoned with fresh parsley, seasoned salt, extra italian seasoning, and pepper. I also added some bouillon. After making all these changes, the soup had amazing flavor! I think this is a good base soup to customize to your liking, but probably not for new cooks or people who dont have time to customize a recipe.
Whoever says this has flavor is lying. It tastes healthy..like chicken noodle soup. But I have had more flavorful chicken noodle soup. I made this twice now thinking maybe I messed up the first time. But both times it tasted flat. Will not be making it a third time!
I agree with some that that the recipe needs some extra flavor. I browned the chicken in 3 tablespoons oil an added it all to the mix.To the cup of water I added a chicken buillion cube. I also added extra salt and pepper.
The soup is delicious with these changes.
Thanks Kelli! I’ll be making this again.
I tried this recipe last week and have to say it had absolutely NO flavor! The broth was literally like dishwater. I definitely think slow cooking this type of recipe removes the flavor with the base being a broth instead of a stock. I would assume preparing it stove pot would be better but I have no desire to revisit the recipe any time soon.
I have heard that you can also wait to add the seasonings right before serving. Or adjust them to your families taste. 🙂
Sorry, this one was not a hit at my house. I think it was lacking in flavor as well. I should have used homemade chicken broth. I did end up adding some Knorr bouillon cubes which helped a little. I let mine cook in the slow cooker as instructed but after shredding the chicken, I moved it over to the stove top and added frozen cheese tortellini. It heated through really quick.
Gave this a try yesterday – unfortunately did not turn out like the picture at all and tasted terrible. Did not think I could mess up a simple soup. The carrots and celery were washed out and tasteless and the chicken was overdone. I used frozen tortellini which I cooked on the stove and added last – they were good at least. Think this would be better on the stovetop, not in the slow cooker.
Very good, tastes just like chicken noodle soup with tortellini instead of plain noodles. I cooked it on the stove for 30 min added frozen tortellini 5 minutes before serving and had it at a medium boil.
Good idea! Making it now & adding a chicken bouillon too.
I loved putting it on the stove. I added a lot of seasoning for flavor. I was able to taste the celery and carrots. Easy to make for being for sick and making it faster than 6 hours. Thanks!
So do you add raw whole chicken breasts at the beginning?
I only would give this 2 stars but as soon as I tried to hit the second star they all lit up. :/. I made this last night and I think the broth has no flavor. I’m going to try to add bouillon. My mom said I should have browned the chicken first. I’m hoping something saves it.
I have to agree. Serving it tonight and I am in a slight panic. No flavor. I knew better. Should have browned the onions and chicken first. The stock tastes like weak chicken stock with onions. Ugh. Hopefully, the tortellini will improve the taste. Or, it will hit the disposal. My family will not like this. I did add a can of cream if celery soup. Could be where I went wrong. Zero stars for me.
Completely agree, this soup had no flavor at all, very plain. Might try it again but will definitely have to Doctor it up.
How many does this feed?
Hi! This looks divine. I often make shredded chicken on work days and use frozen chicken breast, cooked on low for 8 hours. Do you think frozen chicken will work in this recipenif iadded an hour or so to the time??
I have used frozen before and it worked. Just make sure that it is cooked thoroughly to the right temperature. 🙂
Thank you!!!
I am going to try this….looks amazing
Is the tortellini frozen or fresh?
I’m guessing they are fresh because frozen would take longer than 15 minutes. If you want to use frozen, just add it with everything else in the beginning.
No they are frozen. It is fully cooked in the bag when you buy it, so heating it up for 15 to 20 minutes is perfect, any longer than that it would turn to mush.
I was wondering the same thing. I’m going to try it with frozen tortellini and 15 min should be enough time as it normally only takes 4 min when placed in boiling water.
Was 15 minutes enough time for the frozen tortellini? Impreparing it now hoping for some input 🙂
Hi Sarah!
Yes 15 minutes should be enough. If it still feels cold allow it to cook a little longer.
Thanks!
Kelley
So I made this soup last night and it was good, but I tweaked the recipe after reading some of the comments. This is what I changed….Saute all the vegetables and garlic in a frying pan with just a little olive oil. Add to slow-cooker and saute the chicken breasts in same pan and add to slow-cooker. I added a chicken bouillon cube to the one cup of water and heated it in the microwave for a minute. You will have to season with S&P to taste. I used Herbs of Provence instead of Italian seasoning. Just my preference. Great for freezing. Enjoy.
Correction: it is Herbs De Provence.
I added 1 can of tomato paste and a few tablespoons of butter or olive oil.
Also 1 cup of spinach!
Delicious!
Have made it 3 times in the last 2 wks.
My famiily LOVES it!
When did you add the spinach and was that fresh spinach?
That’s what I will do also. The idea of dumping vegetables or anything else on top of raw chicken is nasty. You’d never be sure the cooker got hot enough to destroy any bacteria. Go for the Saute!
Actually that is what crock pots are for, they do cook everything at a high enough temp and that is why almost every crock pot recipe calls for putting everything including raw meat in together. Been doing it for years.
Hi. Making this soup today…I followed the recipe exactly as stated above….I didn’t do any tweaking as this is the first time I am making it. I agree…crockpots are meant for throwing all ingredients in together! Here’s hoping it tastes great! I’ll know in 6 hours! LOL!
Either will work fine but a little less cooking time needed for fresh.
Love the simplicity of this, and how deliciously comforting it looks!