Crock pot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
583 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Crock pot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole
Description
This recipe begins by placing seasoned chicken breasts in a slow cooker with pesto sauce, butter, and chicken broth. Cooking on low for several hours allows the chicken to become tender and absorb the vibrant pesto flavors. Once cooked, the chicken is shredded and stirred back into the slow cooker with cooked rotini pasta.
A mixture of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese is added, then the casserole is covered and allowed to cook until the cheese melts, creating a cohesive, creamy texture. The butter and broth contribute richness and moisture, while pesto infuses a bright herbal note throughout the dish.
The casserole is best served warm immediately after the final cooking stage. Leftovers can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days, allowing for convenient reheating.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black 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)
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
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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