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24) Slow-Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz dry pasta penne or rotini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in slow cooker.
  2. Spoon pesto over chicken and add drained tomatoes and broth.
  3. Cook on low 4–5 hours or high 2–3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
  4. Shred chicken in pot with two forks. Stir in cream and pasta.
  5. Cook on high 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  6. Stir in Parmesan, adjust salt and pepper, then serve hot.