Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is an incredibly easy and delicious homemade Italian-style soup, perfect for busy weeknight dinners, potlucks, or even an elegant dinner party.
You won’t believe how effortless it is to make this heartwarming Chicken Tortellini Soup. Using convenient ingredients like canned soup and pre-made tortellini, this recipe keeps things simple without sacrificing flavor.
Just Like An Italian Grandma’s Chicken Tortellini Soup
I created this recipe because I needed an easy soup that I could make before going to church that was fancy enough to serve for Sunday dinner. However, time in the mornings is limited, so it had to take only 10 minutes to prep.
This soup is also great to serve on busy weeknights, as it practically cooks itself in the slow cooker with minimal effort. You’ll love how the rich blend of cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soups creates a smooth, velvety broth that’s truly irresistible. Whether you’re serving it to your family or making it for guests, this soup is a guaranteed hit for any occasion. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile—you can switch up the vegetables or try different tortellini varieties to make it your own!
If you enjoy this creamy soup, you will definitely want to try one of my readers’ favorites: Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings using refrigerator biscuit dough.
Ingredients For Your Grocery List
This is a simple soup that only requires common pantry and refrigerator ingredients.
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: If you buy frozen chicken meat, be sure it is thawed before you put it in your slow cooker.
- Onion: You can use a yellow or white onion. Be sure to finely diced them so you do not have big chunks of onion.
- Carrots: Diced into small pieces to add color and flavor.
- Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soups: The creamed soups are a shortcut to a delicious creamy broth.
- Chicken Broth: I used boxed chicken broth but you could used canned or homemade.
- Seasonings: This soup has classic Italian herb blend, basil, poultry seasoning and garlic.
- Tortellini: Be sure to buy pre-made tortellini found in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Avoid using dried tortellini, as it would not cook as well in a crock pot recipe.
📝 Note: You can find the full recipe with ingredients and measurements in the recipe card located at the bottom of this post.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Follow these easy steps to make this rich and comforting Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup in your slow cooker.
Cream Canned Soups Together
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, and cream of mushroom soup.
Add Seasonings
- Next, add broth and seasonings to the bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Fill The Crock Pot
- Place the thawed boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the diced onions and carrots on top of the chicken.
Fill and Cook
- Pour the creamy soup mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours. Do not lift the lid during this time, as it will affect the cooking process.
Shred Chicken
- After 4 hours, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker (be quick to avoid losing too much heat). Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Stir the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
Add Tortellini
- Add the cheese tortellini and stir everything together.
- Replace the lid and cook on high for another 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, check the tortellini for doneness. If the pasta is not fully cooked, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until tender.
Gina’s Tips For Recipe Sucess
- Smart Shortcut: Choose fresh, refrigerated tortellini over dried, bagged varieties. Fresh pasta cooks more quickly and has a much better texture for this soup.
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prep all ingredients the night before and store them in the fridge. Then, pour everything into your crock pot and add the chicken and veggies. *Note: Never put raw meat with other ingredients until it is time to cook them for safety.
Variation Ideas
- Protein: In addition to chicken, you can add cooked Italian sausage or white beans for an extra protein boost.
- Tortellini: For added flavor, substitute with other types of filled tortellini, such as spinach and ricotta or mushroom tortellini.
- Veggies: For added nutrition and taste, feel free to add more veggies, such as fresh baby spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Broth: For a slightly lighter version, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of celery or use low-sodium canned soups. I also like to use chicken bone broth instead of plain chicken stock.
Serving Suggestions
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is a hearty main dish that pairs well with a fresh panzanella salad or Green Jacket Salad. End the meal with an Italian roast coffee and homemade biscotti.
Leftover Soup
Freeze: You could also put the leftovers in portion-sized containers and freeze them for up to 2 months. To reheat, let the soup thaw in the refrigerator overnight or use the defrost setting on your microwave. Warm to 165 degrees in a saucepan over medium heat.
Refrigerate: After cooking, allow your soup to cool to room temperature for about an hour. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. To reheat, place the soup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir every few minutes until the soup is warmed to 165 degrees. You could also warm it in the microwave on the reheat leftovers setting.
✝️ Biblical Reflections Table Talk:
Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup is a comforting, hearty dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal, whether for a casual family dinner or a gathering of friends. It reminds us of how God, too, provides for our needs in simple but profound ways. In Philippians 4:19, it says, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Just as this easy-to-make soup nourishes us with flavor and comfort, God continually meets our physical and spiritual needs, often in ways that are simple yet deeply fulfilling. As you serve this meal, reflect on how God’s provision flows into your life and how you can share that comfort and care with others.
Easy Crock Pot Recipes
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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe
Note: Be sure to read through the recipe’s post for tips and details about this recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken, boneless, skinless, and thawed if you have frozen chicken.
- ½ Cup onion, finely diced
- 1 Cup carrots, diced small
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon basil, dried
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Cups cheese tortellini, pre-made tortellini found in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Avoid using dried tortellini
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, and cream of mushroom soup.
- Next, add broth and seasonings to the bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Place the thawed boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the diced onions and carrots on top of the chicken.
- Pour the creamy soup mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during this time, as it will affect the cooking process.
- After 4 hours, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker (be quick to avoid losing too much heat). Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Stir the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
- Add the cheese tortellini and stir everything together.
- Replace the lid and cook on high for another 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, check the tortellini for doneness. If the pasta is not fully cooked, cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until tender.
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