When you're needing a fast meal to feed the family, this One Pot Buffalo Chicken Tortellini is here to save the day! It's creamy, cheesy, bold and perfect for weeknights when you want big flavor without the hassle.

A bowl of chicken tortellini on a table.

This meal is one of 5 meals we feed off of our Crock-Pot Shredded Chicken blog. Be sure to check that out if you need more weeknight meal ideas! There you'll find recipes like Southern Style Chicken Salad, Chicken Tortellini, Chicken Tetrazzini (With a Southern Twist!) and Low Carb Chicken Salad.

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Chicken for the Whole Week!
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
Equipment and Supplies
Storage
Variations and Additions
More Meals for the Family
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Chicken for the Whole Week!

Crock-Pot Shredded Chicken is a meal prep hero! With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can make a big batch of tender, flavorful chicken that's perfect for a variety of meals throughout the week.

How to Prep Chicken:

In just 4 steps, you'll have chicken to the feed the family all week! Here's what you need:

Chicken Breasts
Chicken Base
Crock Pot

Here are the steps:

1: Place chicken into the Crock-Pot Slow Cooker.
2: Add 3 tablespoon of Chicken Base into ½ Cup of Water and mix well. Pour mixture over the chicken.
3: Cover and cook chicken on low for at least 4 hours. Don't be afraid to let it cook all day. It won't be dry. (you're wanting the chicken to fall apart easily)
4: Shred apart with forks. Use right away, add to a meal prep or store for later use.

A plate with chicken salad, cucumbers, bread and tomatoes.

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Ingredients

To make your easy One Pot Buffalo Chicken Tortellini, here's what you'll need:

Shredded Chicken
Tortellini - For this recipe, I used a pack of 3 cheese tortellini
Heavy Cream
Cheese - We used both cheddar cheese and blue cheese
Cream Cheese - Best if you soften on the counter before adding to pot
Buffalo Sauce
Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder
Scallions or Chives (optional)

See recipe card for quantities.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Finely shred cheddar cheese and blue cheese.

Step 2: Heat a stock pot to medium/low heat and add in heavy cream. Once it's warm, stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Tip: If you place the blue cheese in the freezer for 10-20 minutes, it hardens and becomes easier to shred!

Step 3: On medium heat, slowly add in blue cheese and cheddar cheese so they melt completely.

Step 4: Once cheese is melted, add in the tortellini and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add in shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Drizzle with buffalo sauce and scallions and serve!

Equipment and Supplies

Cheese Grater - I love my kitchen aid grater! It's easy to clean and comes with a measuring cup. Win win!
Large Stock Pot - Hexclad Pots are the best on the market. Click link for 10% off your next purchase.
Flint and Flame Knives - These are my everyday knives that I love! Use code ChefTim40 for 40% off your set.

Storage

Store your one pot buffalo chicken tortellini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove top adding more heavy cream if needed.

Variations and Additions

Meats: Rotisserie chicken works GREAT for this recipe! It's easy and flavorful. You can also add in bacon or use grilled shrimp or ground turkey in place of the chicken.

Toppings: Don't want it too spicy? Drizzle with Ranch instead! Want to swap out the chives/scallions? Parsley also makes for a great topper!

Adding Veggies: Add some nutrients and some crunch by slicing carrots and celery and adding into the pasta. Best if they are sautéed first. Adding spinach or kale is also a fun way to add in color and it doesn't need to be cooked long (add into the pot with the Tortellini step 4).

More Flavor: To add more spice, consider adding in crushed red flakes or a hotter buffalo sauce. Adding in freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder will also make the flavor more bold. If you're looking for a smokey version, add in smoked paprika.

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