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Crock pot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole
With very little prep work, Crock pot Pesto Chicken Pasta Casserole comes together quickly. Tender chicken, pesto and more combine for a flavorful meal.
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
Ingredients
- 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)
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!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.