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    Home » Main Dish » Slow Cooker Cheesy Pesto Chicken Pasta

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Pesto Chicken Pasta

    Nikki Lee Published:December 19, 2017 | Updated: September 1, 2021

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    A few simple ingredients and this Slow Cooker Cheesy Pesto Chicken Pasta will be tantalizing your taste buds! Tangy pesto with a hint of lemon, mixed with gooey cheese makes an amazing effortless meal!

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    This meal is a definite hit with my family and I just had to share it with you!  It's a go to meal that is easy peasy and so full of flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights and good enough for a Sunday dinner!

    The flavors of the pesto, the freshness of the lemon, and the creaminess of the butter just take this over the top! And do I even have to mention the cheese?

    Lately, I have been in love with my slow cooker! Anyone else out there that just couldn't Live without yours? I have had to replace an older one and I just really love my Ninja Multi Cooker and the Instant Pot Gem Multi Cooker as well. They have saute, bake and slow cook features. The Instant Pot one has a rice feature that is the Bomb!!

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    And meals like this make me love it even more! This one is SOOOO GOOOOOD Y'ALL!

    Grab that Slow Cooker and let's get started!

    You put a few ingredients in and its works it magic on these chicken tenderloins like you wouldn't believe.

    • Frozen Chicken Tenderloins
    • Refrigerated Section Pesto
    • Lemon Juice
    • Butter
    • Salt & Pepper to Taste

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    In the Slow Cooker cook chicken (from frozen) on high 2 hours or low 3 or 4 hours until it gets just right.

    shredded chicken on top of pesto for this slow cooker cheesy pesto chicken pasta

    Let your pasta cook as directed on the package while you shred that chicken and wait for the yumminess to ensue!

    a pile of shredded white cheese to be used in this slow cooker cheesy pesto chicken pasta

    Add in the cheese and stir! Let it all melt in for about 5 minutes!

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    Garnish with a little parsley and you have an amazing dinner for your family! I really cannot tell you how much I love this simple meal! I sure hope you enjoy it too!

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    Slow Cooker Cheesy Pesto Chicken Pasta

    Author: Nikki Lee - Soulfully Made
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 2 hrs 5 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 7 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 420 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 pounds chicken breast tenderloins, (or chicken breasts)
    • 7 ounce pesto, (I used the Buitoni Pesto with Basil)
    • ½ lemon, juiced
    • ½ stick butter, sliced
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 12 ounce bowtie pasta
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
    • 1 cup mozzarella and provolone cheese blend, shredded, (you can use mozzarella if you can't find the blend)
    • parsley to garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Place chicken in slow cooker (I put them in frozen). Spread pesto on top of chicken. Squeeze juice of ½ of a lemon over pesto. Put sliced pats of butter evenly on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Put on lid and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 3 to 4 hours.  Once done shred with two forks.
    • In a sauce pan or pot, cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain pasta and pour into slow cooker. Add in cheeses and stir to distribute. Let cook until cheeses are melted. About 5 minutes.
    • Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving Calories: 420 kcal Carbohydrates: 35 g Protein: 30 g Fat: 17 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 70 mg Sodium: 533 mg Potassium: 441 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 2 g Vitamin A: 661 IU Vitamin C: 5 mg Calcium: 227 mg Iron: 1 mg
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    1. Proppster says

      November 21, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      This was a hot with my family. I did substitute frozen boneless chicken thighs for the frozen tenderloins and added some mixed seasoning salts for a little more flavor. It was also very good reheated the next day.

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      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        November 27, 2019 at 8:03 am

        I love using chicken thighs. So much flavor in them. I am so glad you guys enjoyed it. Thank you so much.

        Reply
    2. Krystle says

      January 14, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today. It was a hit all around and so easy. Sometimes it is hard to find slow cooker recipes that don't take all day. Thank you so much, I'm putting it on the regular rotation. 🙂

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      • [email protected] says

        January 14, 2018 at 7:02 pm

        Thank you Krystle! Hearing that you love this makes my day! It's one my family loves so I just had to share it! I hope to hear from you again soon!

        Reply
    3. Mother of 3 says

      January 05, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      That sure does sound yummy and so nice and easy! Pinned.

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      • [email protected] says

        January 05, 2018 at 9:08 pm

        Thank you so much! It's a family favorite! I am so glad you stopped by to say hello! I hope to talk to you again soon!I would love to hear if you make it! Many Blessings, Nikki

        Reply

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