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Slow Cooker Alfredo Pesto Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Pesto Alfredo Chicken and Pasta is one of the BEST crock pot recipes - just dump it all together and let the slow cooker do it's magic!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 8 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken alfredo, easy slow cooker recipe, slow cooker, slow cooker alfredo
Servings: 8
Calories: 497kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray

Ingredients

  • 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 15 ounces alfredo sauce 1 jar
  • ½ cup prepared basil pesto
  • 2  (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 16 ounces penne pasta 1 package, or your favorite pasta
  • ½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese optional topping
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil optional topping
  • 2 tomatoes diced, optional topping

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Pour Alfredo sauce, pesto, and tomatoes (undrained) on top of chicken.
  • Cook on low heat for 5-6 hours (or high heat for 3-4 hours) or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Near the end of the cooking time, cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks (it should come apart fairly easy).
  • Add the chicken and pasta back to slow cooker and mix together.
  • Serve topped with fresh Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and fresh diced tomatoes (optional toppings).

Notes

To make this recipe in the Instant Pot:
  1. Add pasta, 5 cups chicken broth and chicken breasts to Instant Pot.
  2. Make sure that all pasta is covered with chicken broth.
  3. Cook on MANUAL for 6 minutes, then allow for a natural pressure release for 6 minutes before moving the valve over to VENTING.
  4. Remove lid and then remove chicken from Instant pot and shred with two forks.
  5. Add in the shredded chicken, jar of diced tomatoes, jar of alfredo sauce, and jar of pesto.
  6. Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE and cook until sauce is bubbly.
  7. Turn off the Instant Pot and serve, topping with your favorite garnishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg