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
Calories: 686kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless/skinless
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ lemon
- 1 lb rotini, cooked/drained
- ½ 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 2mg
