Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and Sausage – Comforting & Creamy
This comforting crockpot recipe features savory sausage and cheesy tortellini in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Equipment
- crockpot
- skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 19 ounces Italian sausage casings removed
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- 20 ounces tortellini frozen or refrigerated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks; drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked sausage to the crockpot, then add the cubed cream cheese, chicken broth, undrained diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir all ingredients well, cover, and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
- Once cooked, stir in the tortellini, heavy cream, and fresh spinach.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender and the spinach has wilted.
Notes
For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage. This dish pairs wonderfully with a side salad or crusty bread for dipping into the creamy sauce.