Crock Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
673 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Crock Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe uses chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper, layered with pesto sauce and butter in a slow cooker. The low and slow cooking method (5-7 hours on low or 2.5-3.5 hours on high) gently cooks the chicken, keeping it moist and tender. Near the end of cooking, sliced mozzarella cheese is added and melted under the slow cooker lid, contributing creamy texture and mild cheese flavor on top.
The dish is served immediately while warm, allowing the cheese to be enjoyed melted and the pesto to complement the chicken's natural taste. The simplicity of ingredients highlights the fresh pesto flavor and rich mozzarella. This method provides an easy way to prepare flavorful chicken without needing constant attention.
Leftover chicken stores well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days. Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts if preferred, adjusting cooking time as needed for doneness. The recipe specifies cooking the chicken to reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar pesto sauce (8 oz jar)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 7 oz mozzarella cheese (sliced)
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. I used a 6 quart slow cooker.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the pesto sauce over the chicken and place the butter on top.
- Cook on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 2.5-3.5 hours until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F).
- 15 minutes before ready to serve top the chicken with the sliced mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately and while warm.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.
- You may substitute chicken thighs to replace breasts but monitor cooking time for proper doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 673 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 673kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 218mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 1643mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 881mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1616IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 335mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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