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Crock Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe is keto friendly and tasty. The tender and flavorful chicken is topped with pesto and cheese for a meal everyone will love.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 673 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar pesto sauce (8 oz jar)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 7 oz mozzarella cheese (sliced)

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. I used a 6 quart slow cooker.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the pesto sauce over the chicken and place the butter on top.
  4. Cook on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 2.5-3.5 hours until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F).
  5. 15 minutes before ready to serve top the chicken with the sliced mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted.
  6. Serve immediately and while warm.

Notes

  • Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts in this recipe if you prefer.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 673kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 61g (122%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 218mg (73%) Sodium 1643mg (68%) Potassium 881mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1616IU (32%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 335mg (34%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 673

% 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.