Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta: Easy Family Dinner Delight
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for pesto mozzarella chicken pasta that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta of choice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the cooked chicken, pesto, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- About 10 minutes before it’s done, stir in the mozzarella cheese.
- Top with parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream before serving.
- Fresh basil can be added for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Pesto, Mozzarella, Chicken, Pasta