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It’s made in the slow cooker and it takes less than five minutes to assemble before you leave for work. You’ll come home to dinner waiting! How to Make Easy Pesto Chicken Pasta Since there’s no cooking on your part at all, once the chicken and pesto are in the slow cooker, it’s a great recipe to have on hand during busy weeks. Just add cooked pasta and mozzarella and you have a delicious dinner that tastes like you’ve been cooking for hours. I use a jar of Classico Traditional Basil Pesto. This ends up being about a cup of pesto.
Do not use jarred lemon juice for this meal. Mix this in with the pasta and chicken. Sprinkle this on top of the dish and let melt. Smear over the pesto over the chicken. Slice the butter and add on top.
Shred the chicken right in the slow cooker with 2 forks. Add the cooked and drained pasta and the parmesan cheese, stir. Place the lid back on the slow cooker for 15 minutes more or until the cheese melts. Can I use chicken thighs instead? I use chicken breasts for this dish but you could also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat or if budget is an issue. You’ll just need to make sure your thighs cook long enough so they’re tender and not tough. Stir the pasta gently into the water.
Drain your pasta in a colander and add to the recipe. Add sliced mushrooms for added texture. Slow Cooked chicken with pesto, lemon and butter. Then cooked pasta is added and topped with cheeses. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. Near the end of the cooking time, cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well. Shred the chicken with 2 forks.
Add the cooked pasta and the parmesan cheese, stir everything until the pasta is coated with the buttery pesto sauce and the chicken is evenly dispersed throughout the pasta. Add the mozzarella cheese over the pasta. Cover for about 15 more minutes or until the cheese has melted. Recipe Notes:Can I omit the butter? The butter is a main part of the recipe and makes a delicious buttery pesto pasta. You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.