Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Pasta, a family-friendly dish that brings together tender chicken, rich mozzarella, and vibrant basil pesto. This effortless recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, requiring minimal prep time while your slow cooker does all the work. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this comforting meal is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or pasta types to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups jarred basil pesto
- ½ cup salted butter
- 1 lb dried rotini pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker, season with salt and pepper, then spread pesto on top.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and add slices of butter.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours without lifting the lid.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Shred cooked chicken with forks, then mix in cooked pasta and parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Top with mozzarella and cover for an additional 15 minutes or until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg