Creamy Pesto Chicken Slow Cooker… This easy slow cooker creamy pesto chicken with just 4 things is my daughter’s favorite meal. She wants it over and over! It takes me back to church potlucks from my Midwest childhood. A slow cooker made simple food feel special on busy nights. Chicken gets super soft in pesto and cream, then topped with melty white cheese. It’s cozy and a bit fancy for family dinner.
Put it on warm noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the green sauce. Add steamed broccoli, green beans, or salad. Warm rolls or bread wipe up extras. Cherry tomatoes add pretty color.
Tender chicken swims in creamy green pesto sauce, made easy in a slow cooker. Just 4 ingredients create a cozy family hit—soft bites with melty cheese on top. Scoop over noodles or rice for dinner magic. Bright basil flavor feels like a hug after a long day. Potluck simple, celebration tasty!
Creamy Pesto Chicken Slow Cooker
Makes: 4 plates
What You Need
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2 pounds chicken breasts (no skin or bone)
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1 cup basil pesto (from jar or made at home), split in two
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1 cup cream or half-and-half
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1 1/2 cups shredded white cheese like mozzarella
How to Make It
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Spray or oil inside of slow cooker for easy clean.
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Put chicken in a flat layer at bottom. A little overlap is okay.
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Mix 3/4 cup pesto with cream in a bowl till smooth and green.
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Pour mix over chicken. Flip chicken to coat all sides.
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Cover. Cook on LOW 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours, or HIGH 2-3 hours. Chicken done at 165°F inside.
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Shred chicken with forks in cooker. Stir to coat.
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Mix in last 1/4 cup pesto. Add salt or pepper if you want.
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Top with cheese. Cover on LOW or WARM 10-15 minutes till cheese melts.
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Scoop chicken and sauce on plates. Add melty cheese on top.