Description
Crockpot pesto chicken is a simple and flavorful dish that cooks slowly for tender results.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Pour pesto sauce over the chicken.
- Add cherry tomatoes on top.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice.
- Can substitute chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crockpot, pesto, chicken, slow cooker, easy dinner