[‘Sauté garlic before adding to crockpot to avoid raw garlic flavor.’, ‘Use freshly grated Parmesan for best sauce texture and flavor.’, ‘Watch tortellini cooking time to prevent mushiness; cook separately if preferred.’, ‘Leftovers reheat best gently on stovetop with added broth or cream.’, ‘Add veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers sautéed with garlic for variation.’, ‘Substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat; adjust cooking time accordingly.’, ‘For dairy-free, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of heavy cream and Parmesan.’, ‘For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortellini and verify broth is gluten-free.’, ‘Do not freeze due to cream sauce separation.’]