Slow Cooker Cheesy Pesto Pasta
A flavorful slow cooker dish that comes together in no time. Using Pesto, chicken, pasta, and cheese....this family friendly meal is bound to be a favorite!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless/skinless
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 lb rotini, cooked/drained
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated or shredded
- 1 cup Pesto (jarred or see recipe below)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Place chicken on bottom of slow cooker.
- Spread pesto evenly on top of chicken.
- Squeeze the lemon on top of pesto.
- Place butter on top.
- Cover with lid and cook on low for about 6-8 hours, or high for about 4 hours.
- When chicken is just about done, cook pasta according to package directions and drain water.
- Remove lid from slow cooker and shred chicken.
- Pour the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese into chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top and place slow cooker lid on top and allow to sit for about 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted.
- Remove lid and serve!
Notes
Recipe adapted from: The Magical Slow Cooker
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