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4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken Pasta
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
4
hours
hours
Total Time
4
hours
hours
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
600
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender pesto chicken with pasta, all made effortlessly in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
Protein
1.5–2
pounds
boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1
cup
jarred basil pesto (about 8 ounces)
1
cup
chicken broth (low sodium if possible)
12
ounces
pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite short pasta)
Instructions
Place chicken in slow cooker in an even layer.
Whisk pesto and chicken broth, then pour over chicken.
Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3.5 hours until cooked through.
Shred chicken in the slow cooker, then stir into sauce.
Cook pasta separately until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
Add pasta to slow cooker, toss, and serve with optional Parmesan and lemon.
Notes
Use fresh Parmesan and lemon for best flavor if available.
Calories:
600
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian-American
Keyword:
chicken, Pasta, Pesto