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4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken with pesto and pasta, all cooked in the slow cooker for convenience.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1.5–2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 cup jarred basil pesto (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium if possible)
  • 12 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite short pasta)

Instructions 

  • Place chicken in slow cooker in an even layer.
  • Whisk pesto and chicken broth, then pour over chicken.
  • Cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3.5 hours until cooked through.
  • Shred chicken in the slow cooker, then stir into pesto sauce.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Add pasta to slow cooker, toss with chicken and sauce, loosen with pasta water if needed. Serve warm with optional Parmesan and lemon.

Notes

For extra flavor, top with grated Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: Chicken, Pasta, Pesto