Description
This Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Pasta is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love. Tender chicken cooked in pesto sauce, mixed with pasta, and topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts (1.5-2 pounds works fine, 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
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil to garnish
Instructions
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread pesto over the chicken, squeeze lemon juice, and lay butter on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Shred the chicken and mix with cooked pasta and parmesan. Add mozzarella on top and cover until melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
