Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken Pasta
A delightful meal that combines rich flavors of pesto with tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta, ideal for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Provides a lean source of protein.
- 1 cup Pesto Sauce Can be homemade or store-bought.
- 12 ounces Pasta Use your favorite type, such as penne or fusilli.
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Keeps the chicken moist during cooking.
- 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning the chicken.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper For seasoning the chicken.
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For serving.
- Handful Fresh Basil Leaves For garnish.
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: chicken, pesto, pasta, chicken broth, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and basil.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour pesto sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Add chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker and mix gently with chicken and pesto.
- Let sit on warm for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For variations, consider adding vegetables, using different pasta types, or trying different cheeses.