Crock pot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole

Name: Crock pot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h 15 min
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 jar pesto sauce; 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 cups mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese; 16 oz rotini pasta

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings
8
Calories
583 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Crock pot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole

Uma Boyd

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With very little prep work, Crock pot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole comes together quickly. Tender chicken, pesto and more combine for a flavorful meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 jar pesto sauce (8 ounces)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
16 oz rotini pasta (cooked)

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Instructions

Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Season with salt and pepper.
Spread the pesto sauce over the chicken and place the butter and chicken broth on top.
Cover and Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken and shred. Stir the chicken back in.
Stir in the pasta, mozzarella and the parmesan. Cover and allow to cook for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 583kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 1054mg (44%) Potassium 580mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 879IU (18%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 271mg (27%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 583 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	583kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	45g	15%
Protein	41g	82%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	116mg	39%
Sodium	1054mg	44%
Potassium	580mg	12%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	879IU	18%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	271mg	27%
Iron	1mg	6%