Crockpot Pesto Chicken
A simple and flavorful Crockpot Pesto Chicken recipe that embodies vibrant Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (with modifications)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering and rinsing them.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Layer the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and pour the basil pesto on top.
- Add the chicken broth to keep the chicken juicy.
- Scatter the cherry tomatoes on top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add the grated Parmesan 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding lemon juice, sriracha for heat, or using chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Pesto, Chicken, Easy Dinner, Italian Recipe