Slow Cooker Cheesy Pesto Chicken Pasta
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!
Servings: 8 servings
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 1/2 of a lemon over pesto. Put sliced pats of butter evenly on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Put on the lid and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours (depending on if you are using tenderloins or breasts. The full breast will need the longer cook time. 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: 1serving | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg
Find it online:
www.soulfullymade.com/slow-cooker-cheesy-pesto-chicken-pasta/