Crock Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe

Three pieces of seasoned chicken breast wrapped in melted white cheese and garnished with chopped parsley are served in a crock pot, perfect for a crock pot pesto chicken recipe. A wooden spoon is lifting one piece.

5 from 20 votes

Crock Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe is keto friendly and tasty. The tender and flavorful chicken is topped with pesto and cheese for a meal everyone will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6 20

Total Time6 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $14.50, $3.63 per Serving

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 jar pesto sauce (8 oz jar)
¼ cup butter
7 oz mozzarella cheese (sliced)

Instructions

Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Spread 1 jar (8 ounces) pesto sauce evenly over the chicken.
Cut ¼ cup butter into pieces and place them over the pesto-coated chicken.
Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 7 hours or on High for 2½ to 3½ hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
About 15 minutes before serving, top the chicken with 7 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese.
Cover again and continue cooking until the mozzarella is completely melted.
Serve warm with your favorite pasta, rice, or vegetables and enjoy!

Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts in this recipe if you prefer.

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