Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Stew
Modified from Slow Cooker
***needs a crockpot***
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb boneless chicken, cut into chunks
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
2 cups water
1 (9 oz) pkg. Refrigerated cheese filled tortellini
2 green onions, sliced (or actual onions)
1 tsp dried basil
In slow cooker, layer carrots, garlic and chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour broth and water over top. Stir to combine. Cover, cook on Low for 6-8 hours. About 20 minutes before serving, stir tortellini and basil into chicken mixture, increase heat to high, cover and cook 15-20 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
You can sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. You can also put in a can of beans, a medium fennel bulb and baby spinach (add last).
Makes 6 servings.
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