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Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken Recipe

Make this super simple slow cooker pesto chicken recipe tonight! It is one of our very favorite easy slow cooker chicken recipes because it uses just five simple ingredients (not including salt and pepper).
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Season chicken with italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange chicken in side of crockpot.
  • Whisk together chicken broth and pesto in a small bowl.
  • Pour broth mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove lid and shred chicken with two forks.
  • Sprinkle chicken with parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs may be substitued for the chicken breasts. The cook time stays the same.

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup pesto chicken | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 720mg | Sugar: 1g