SLOW COOKER CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA
Super-creamy and flavorful from pesto and grated Parmesan cheese, this chicken and pasta dish is made in a slow cooker and perfectly rich.
Provided by Meretia
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 5h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in a slow cooker on High power. Add broth and water to cover. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 hours.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred using a fork, and return meat to the pot. Add 1 cup cream and entire jar of pesto.
- Cook on High 1 more hour.
- Add remaining cream, egg noodles, and 3/4 of the grated Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese to the slow cooker. Add milk.
- Cook on High until noodles are cooked, about 1 hour more. Add extra milk for a thinner sauce. Top with remaining Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 230.6 mg, Fat 49.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 1075 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
SLOW-COOKER PESTO CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES
Yes, you can cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker! This easy, pesto-rubbed recipe is quick to prep and tastes delicious.
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Entree
Time 7h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In 6-quart oval slow cooker, place onion slices and cubed potatoes.
- Remove chicken from packaging; remove and discard giblets. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Rub pesto all over chicken including inside cavity. Place chicken over vegetables in slow cooker, leaving 1-inch space around chicken.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours. Do not remove lid before 6 hours.
- After 6 hours, add tomatoes, zucchini and olives to slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 30 minutes to 1 hour longer or until zucchini is tender and instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken thigh muscle and not touching bone reads at least 165°F (legs should move easily when lifted or twisted).
- Set oven control to broil. Carefully transfer chicken to roasting pan. Broil 5 minutes or until skin is golden brown and crisp. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving with vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SLOW-COOKER PESTO CHICKEN THIGHS
Versatile, juicy and oh-so affordable, these slow-cooker chicken thighs can easily be transformed into two family friendly dinners.
Provided by By Cindy Rahe
Categories Entree
Time 4h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spray slow cooker lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Nestle chicken thighs in slow cooker in even layer; they may be arranged tightly, if necessary.
- In small bowl, stir pesto and chicken broth. Pour over chicken thighs, and spread evenly with spoon.
- Cover and cook on High heat setting 4 hours. Serve immediately using one or both of the ideas below, or cool slightly and refrigerate in an airtight container for a few days until ready to use.
- Bruschetta-Topped Chicken: In medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Let stand 10 minutes for flavors to blend. Spoon over 1/2 recipe hot Slow-Cooker Pesto Chicken Thighs, and serve with rice or pasta as desired. (To use the entire recipe of chicken thighs, double these ingredient amounts.)
- Bacon Ranch Pasta and Chicken: Cook and drain 1/2 lb pasta (a short variety) as directed on package. Toss hot pasta with 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing and seasoning mix, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled and 1/2 recipe Slow-Cooker Pesto Chicken Thighs, shredded. Top with a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve warm. (To use the entire recipe of chicken thighs, double these ingredient amounts.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
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