Crockpot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Jarred Sauce
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 16 ounces uncooked short pasta
- 7 ounces pesto sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper then place them into a 7-quart slow cooker.1 to 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the water and chicken broth around the chicken, cover, and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. After that time, remove the chicken and either shred it or cut it into cubes.2 cups water, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Return the chicken to the slow cooker along with the pasta noodles. Press the noodles down to ensure they are submerged in the liquid.16 ounces uncooked short pasta
- Adjust the setting to low heat, return the lid to the crockpot, and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the noodles are almost cooked through. Stir occasionally to make sure the noodles are evenly cooked.
- When the noodles still have some firmness, add the pesto sauce and stir to combine.7 ounces pesto sauce
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, and close the lid of the slow cooker. Allow the cheese to melt, about 5 to 10 more minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.2 cups mozzarella cheese
- Serve warm with parmesan cheese, pine nuts and fresh basil!
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups. Actual calories will vary.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. The noodles will soften as it's stored.
Nutrition Facts
Crockpot Chicken Pesto Pasta with Jarred Sauce
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
663
% Daily Value*
Fat
25
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
105
mg
35
%
Sodium
901
mg
38
%
Potassium
685
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
954
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
269
mg
27
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
