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crock pot tortellini with chicken mini meat balls

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Recipe by
Amy H.
@Meave
Detroit, MI

Fun Fact: Tortellini is a specialty of the Bolognese Christmas dinner (filled with turkey, ham, and/or sausage).

yield 4 -6
prep time 25 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For crock pot tortellini with chicken mini meat balls

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • FOR THE CHICKEN MINI-MEAT BALLS
  • 1 lb
    ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder or a couple of cloves of minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground pepper
  • FOR THE TORTELLINI
  • 1 pkg
    frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 can
    cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 pt
    half & half
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 can
    mushrooms, stems and pieces
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • OPTIONAL GARNISHES
  • fresh chopped parsley or basil (optional)
  • grated parmesan cheese (optional)

How To Make crock pot tortellini with chicken mini meat balls

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine all meat ball ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape into very small meat balls.
  • 2
    Bake meat balls in oven at 350 for 15 minutes. When meat balls are done, place them in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 3
    Put tortellini in slow cooker and pour in soup, half & half, salt, pepper, nutmeg and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  • 4
    Cook, covered, on low until tortellini are tender, about 3 hours. In last hour of cooking add, meatballs and mushrooms.
  • 5
    Tip: Add more milk or half & half to thin out if needed while cooking.
  • 6
    Plate, sprinkle with more grated parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley or basil if desired, and serve!
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