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Published: November 13, 2019 Last Modified: November 13, 2019 By Sara 35 Comments

Chicken Tortellini Soup (Slow Cooker)

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This slow cooker chicken tortellini soup is full of chicken, veggies and cheese tortellini, all simmered together in the crock pot. A family friendly dinner option that takes just minutes to put together.

When it’s cold outside, I find myself making soup every week. Some of our favorites include taco soup, vegetable beef soup, and this hearty chicken tortellini version.

A slow cooker full of chicken tortellini soup.

To me, chicken noodle soup is a classic recipe that never gets old. This chicken tortellini soup is a take on the old favorite with plenty of chicken and veggies, but it also contains cheese tortellini instead of the more traditional egg noodles. My whole family loves this soup, and I love that it’s super easy to make in my slow cooker. This tortellini soup will definitely be on our regular rotation in the cold weather months.

How do you make chicken tortellini soup?

This soup starts with boneless skinless chicken breasts, carrots, celery and onions. The chicken and veggies go into the crockpot with herbs, spices and chicken broth. Then you simply need to set the slow cooker and go about your day. At the end of the day when you’re ready to eat, shred the chicken breasts and return them to the soup. The final step is to add fresh cheese tortellini to the pot and cook the pasta until it’s ready. Grab a ladle and dinner is served!

Chicken, vegetables and spices in a crock pot.

Tips for chicken tortellini soup

  • I always use fresh cheese tortellini for this recipe because they cook a lot faster than the frozen kind. If you only have frozen on hand, it will still work, you’ll just need to add an additional 10 minutes to the cook time.
  • Cut the vegetables into larger pieces so they won’t get overly soft during the long cooking time.
  • This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the pasta will continue to absorb the broth as it sits, so you may need to add more broth upon reheating.
  • You can chop up your vegetable the night before to save on prep time in the morning.
  • This soup can also be made on the stove top. Simply saute the vegetables in a tablespoon of butter, then add diced raw chicken to the pot. Add the broth and seasonings, then cook for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through. Stir in the tortellini, simmer for a few minutes until tender, then serve.

Cheese tortellini in a slow cooker full of soup.

Tortellini Soup Variations

I love this recipe as-is, but there are so many different ways to customize it to your tastes.

  • Protein: Try chicken thighs or chicken sausage instead of chicken breasts.
  • Vegetables: You can add all different vegetables to the mix such as spinach, zucchini, green beans, peas or corn.
  • Pasta: Other flavors of tortellini can be used instead of the cheese variety, or try mini ravioli for a fun twist!

A ladle full of chicken tortellini soup.

Once you try this soup, you’ll find yourself making it all winter long. It’s the perfect blend of flavors all conveniently located in one pot.

A bowl full of slow cooker chicken tortellini soup.

More soup recipes you’ll love

  • Stuffed Pepper Soup
  • Cabbage Roll Soup
  • Hamburger Soup
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Tortellini Soup with Sausage

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Chicken Tortellini Soup (Slow Cooker)

This slow cooker chicken tortellini soup is full of chicken, veggies and cheese tortellini, all simmered together in the crock pot. A family friendly dinner option that takes just minutes to put together.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 380kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots peeled, halved and sliced
  • 3 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 9 ounce package cheese tortellini
  • optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the onion, carrots, celery, chicken breasts, garlic, salt , pepper, thyme, parsley and chicken broth in a slow cooker.
  • Cook for 3-4 hours on HIGH or 6-8 hours on LOW. Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks, then return to the soup.
  • Add the tortellini to the slow cooker and cook for 10-15 minutes more or until they are puffy and heated through.
  • Serve, garnished with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 966mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7810IU | Vitamin C: 31.7mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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This post was originally published on October 11, 2017 and was updated on November 13, 2019 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. Katie says

      January 24, 2023 at 11:41 pm

      5 stars
      Have used this recipe a few times, and every time it’s a hit! My youngest (who hates vegetables) asks for this when he’s not feeling well and eats every bite. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Sandy says

      September 16, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      I love simple and yummy recipes. This is a simple and yummy recipe. Comfort good for a fall day.

      Reply
    3. Angela says

      October 8, 2021 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was wonderful! I didn’t have dried parsley so I used fresh. I would also add an extra cup of chicken broth next time because it was so hearty. This was great for leftovers too!

      Reply
    4. Chuck says

      January 15, 2021 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      This is a family favorite at my house!

      Reply
    5. Cara says

      December 1, 2020 at 8:35 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect seasoning, just delicious! The whole family loved it!

      Reply
    6. CoCo says

      September 13, 2020 at 6:24 am

      This is my go•too chicken noodle soup recipe. My family absolutely loves it! I was never a soup person before, but this recipe converted me! The only variation that I do-is that I add a Parmesan rind. It slow infuses into the broth and makes it burst with flavor!

      Reply
    7. Bea says

      June 22, 2020 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe! The family inhaled it!

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