Creamy Tortellini & Sausage

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini & Sausage

• 1 19 oz bag of frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 12 oz package Jimmy Dean Country Mild Sausage (you can use spicy if you desire)
• 1 T olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1 9 oz box frozen spinach, does not need to be thawed.
• 2 14 oz cans Italian style diced tomatoes
• 1 32 oz carton chicken broth
• 8 oz cream cheese, cut into 1" size chunks

Instructions

1. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In large skillet over medium high heat, saute onion with olive oil. Add sausage and break apart, cook until no longer pink, approximately 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
3. Add sausage and onion to slow cooker, add all remaining ingredients & stir.
4. Cover and cook on low 5 hours, stirring a couple of times while cooking to incorporate all ingredients.    Label: Do Not Thaw. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cook on low for 5 hours.