Description
This Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Pasta recipe is a delicious and easy meal that comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker. Tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection in a flavorful pesto sauce, then shredded and mixed with cooked rotini pasta, parmesan cheese, and gooey mozzarella. A simple yet satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts (about 3 chicken breasts)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 8.1 oz. jarred pesto
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1/2 lemon
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb. dried rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the Chicken: Place the chicken in the slow cooker, season with salt and pepper. Spread pesto over the chicken, squeeze lemon juice, and top with butter slices.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours without lifting the lid.
- Prepare Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Combine: Shred the cooked chicken, mix with pasta, parmesan cheese, and pesto sauce. Top with mozzarella and basil.
- Melt Cheese: Cover and cook for 15 more minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Dish out and enjoy!
Notes
- Check pesto ingredients for nut allergies
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
