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Crockpot Pesto Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Pesto Chicken Recipe
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5.2 from 21 reviews

This Crockpot Pesto Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts slow-cooked with aromatic Italian seasoning and rich pesto sauce. Perfect for an easy, high-protein meal, it’s served with extra pesto, fresh chopped Roma tomatoes, and grated parmesan, making it ideal for dinner with rice, pasta, potatoes, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup pesto
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

For Serving

  • 4 tbsp pesto
  • 1 Roma tomato, chopped
  • 2 tbsp parmesan, grated

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Add the chicken breasts into a crockpot. Season all sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper evenly.
  2. Apply Pesto: Using a tablespoon, cover the entire surface of the chicken breasts with pesto, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
  3. Cook Low and Slow: Cook on low heat for 4-5 hours until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender. Check at 2 hours to see if the chicken is drying out; if so, add a small amount of vegetable broth and continue cooking, monitoring as needed.
  4. Finish and Serve: Once cooked, spread an additional tablespoon of pesto over each chicken breast. Top with chopped Roma tomatoes and grated parmesan. Serve with your choice of rice, pasta, potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • Check moisture during cooking and add vegetable broth if chicken starts to dry.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or lemon zest to the pesto before cooking.
  • This recipe pairs well with side dishes like steamed green beans or roasted potatoes.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Use homemade or store-bought pesto based on preference and availability.

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Keywords: Crockpot pesto chicken, slow cooker chicken, Italian chicken recipe, easy dinner, high protein chicken

Find it online: https://messykitchenmagic.com/crockpot-pesto-chicken-recipe/