Pesto Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta
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5
10 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
854 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Pesto Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta
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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
- 2 pounds chicken breast diced, boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar pesto
- 1 cup sun-dried tomato chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces cavatappi pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese diced
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- basil chopped for garnish, fresh
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.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
854kcal
(43%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 854 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 854kcal | 43% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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