Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    408 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken

Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken is an easy crockpot recipe. Juicy bone-in chicken thighs cooked with basil pesto, broth, parmesan, and garlic!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 chicken thighs , bone in and skin on
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup pesto , recipe
  • 5 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , shredded
  • 1/4 cup parsley , chopped
  • Parmesan Cheese , for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Add vegetable oil to a large skillet on medium high heat and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  3. Add chicken to slow cooker, skin side up and pour chicken broth around it.
  4. Mix pesto with garlic and parmesan cheese and spread mixture over the chicken thighs.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  6. Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 408kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 948mg (40%) Potassium 273mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 782IU (16%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 152mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 408 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 408kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 948mg 40%
Potassium 273mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 782IU 16%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 152mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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