SLOW COOKER PESTO ALFREDO CHICKEN AND PASTA

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Easy Slow Cooker Pesto Alfredo Chicken and Pasta is one of the BEST crock pot recipes - just dump it all together and let the slow cooker do it's magic! Creamy, flavorful, and delicious - perfect for a busy weeknight.

Provided by Camille

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package Penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese - optional topping
2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil - optional topping
2 tomatoes (diced) - optional topping

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Pour Alfredo sauce, pesto, and tomatoes (undrained) on top of chicken.
  • Cook on low heat for 5-6 hours (or high heat for 3-4 hours) or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Near the end of the cooking time, cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks (it should come apart fairly easy).
  • Add the chicken and pasta back to slow cooker and mix together.
  • Serve topped with fresh Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and fresh diced tomatoes (optional toppings).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2982 kcal, Fat 67 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 497 mg, Sodium 1896 mg, Carbohydrate 361 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 223 mg

Alex Fedoseyev
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This recipe is a lifesaver! It's so quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's my go-to recipe when I'm short on time.


EMRAN MAIH EMRAN MAIH
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


lewis muzundu
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the results are impressive. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always creamy and flavorful.


Joseph Hopper
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Titon
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


Ariful islam Ariful
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious.


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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's always a hit with my family.


Esto Fedel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Joseph Gitau
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Yum! This dish was a hit with my friends. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Adib Adib
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Lexi Milne
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this dish changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced, and the sauce was so creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again!


Nour Apdilahi
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This dish was so flavorful and easy to make! The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I served it over pasta, but it would also be great with rice or potatoes.