Pesto Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta

Name: Pesto Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 jar (6.7 ounces) pesto; 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 4 cups (960 g) chicken broth; 16 ounces cavatappi pasta; 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream; 8 ounces cream cheese; 3 cups (339 g) shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese; fresh basil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings
8
Calories
854 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner

Pesto Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta

Iris Hanson

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Pesto Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta is a creamy, cheesy chicken and pasta dish made with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes that is sure to please both pasta and cheese lovers alike! Plus, most of the work is done for you in a slow cooker.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 jar (6.7 ounces) pesto
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
4 cups (960 g) chicken broth
16 ounces cavatappi pasta
1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, diced
3 cups (339 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
fresh basil, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

To the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken. Top with salt, pepper, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, or on low for 3-4 hours. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
To the bowl of the slow cooker, add the heavy cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan. Stir to combine, breaking down the cubed cream cheese.
Add the uncooked pasta. Make sure the noodles are fully submerged in the liquid. Cover and continue cooking for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
Top with fresh basil. Serve warm.