Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta Recipes
June 7, 2017
Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta Recipe - Slow Cooked chicken with pesto, lemon and butter. Then cooked pasta is added and topped with cheeses.
Servings: 8
Equipment Needed:
Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 cup jarred pesto I used Mezzetta
1/4 cup salted butter
1/2 lemon
These items don’t get added until the end
1 lb. rotini cooked and drained
1/2 cup parmesan
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/4 tsp. dried basil to garnish
Instructions:
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Spread over the pesto, squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken. Cut the butter into slices and lay over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. READ MORE
Recipe by: themagicalslowcooker.com