Slow Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken and Pasta

Slow Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken and Pasta

This chicken and pasta dish is made with super creamy and flavorful from pesto and grated Parmesan cheese in a slow cooker.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
5 hr
Total Time
5 hr 10 mins
Calories
832 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place chicken in a slow cooker on High power. Add broth and water to cover. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 hours.
Step 3
Cook on High 1 more hour.
Step 4
Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred using a fork. Return chicken to the pot. Add 1 cup of cream and an entire jar of pesto.
Step 5
Add remaining cream, egg noodles, and 3/4 of the grated cheese to the slow cooker. Add milk.
Step 6
Cook on High until noodles are cooked, about 1 hour more. Add extra milk for a thinner sauce. Top with remaining cheese.

Ingredients

  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar pesto
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces grated Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese
  • 0.5 cup milk

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