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Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo with Pesto Recipe

3.50 from 2 votes
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo with Pesto is one of the BEST crock pot recipes - dump it all together and let the slow cooker do the work!
Serving8 servings
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 8 minutes

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 Parmesan cheese, optional topping
  • 2 Tablespoon fresh chopped basil, optional topping
  • 2 tomatoes, diced, optional topping

Equipment

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: 497 kcal · Carbohydrates: 51 g · Protein: 28 g · Fat: 19 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 87 mg · Sodium: 832 mg · Potassium: 663 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 790 IU · Vitamin C: 15 mg · Calcium: 146 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Cost: $15
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Main Course