5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup
This 5-ingredient slow cooker chicken tortellini soup is pure comfort in a bowl and one of those easy crockpot soup recipes you’ll come back to again and again. It’s a simple, cozy twist on classic chicken noodle soup, swapping traditional noodles for tender cheese tortellini that add richness, fun texture, and kid-approved flavor.
Perfect for busy weeknights, this slow cooker chicken soup comes together with minimal prep and budget-friendly ingredients. Just toss everything into the crockpot, let it simmer low and slow, and come home to a warm, hearty homemade soup that tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking when really, your slow cooker did the work.
Whether you’re feeding a family, meal-prepping for the week, or craving a comforting dinner on a cold night, this recipe delivers big flavor with very little effort.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Only 5 ingredients simple, affordable, and pantry-friendly
Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal perfect for busy days
Family-friendly comfort food kids love the cheesy tortellini
Hearty & filling protein, veggies, and pasta in one bowl
Customizable easy to make creamy, veggie-packed, or picky-eater approved
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10–12 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
1 (10–12 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Stir gently to distribute the seasoning.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3½ hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
Add the frozen mixed vegetables and frozen cheese tortellini. Stir gently.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, just until the tortellini are tender.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Serving Ideas:
This chicken tortellini soup is satisfying on its own, but it pairs beautifully with:
Crusty bread, garlic breadsticks, or buttered toast
A simple green salad with vinaigrette
Fresh fruit like apple slices or grapes for kids
For extra coziness, serve in big mugs with cracked black pepper or grated Parmesan.
Variations & Tips:
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup: Stir in ½–1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream during the last 10 minutes.
Extra Veggies: Add diced carrots, celery, spinach, or kale for added nutrition.
Picky-Eater Friendly: Use just corn or peas, or serve veggies on the side.
Flavor Boost: Add garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, or a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Make-Ahead Tip: Store soup without tortellini for best leftovers; add fresh tortellini when reheating
