Crockpot Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

This Crockpot Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare chicken with minimal effort. The slow cooker allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in tender chicken coated in a rich and creamy pesto sauce.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this Crockpot recipe requires just a few ingredients and can be served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Easy Crockpot Creamy Pesto Chicken

This dish features chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy pesto sauce, creating a comforting meal that serves 4 people. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the crockpot, making it ideal for meal prep.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the heavy cream and pesto sauce until well combined.
Cook in Crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken in the crockpot and pour the pesto mixture over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Add Cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it with the sauce. Serve over pasta, rice, or with bread, garnished with fresh basil if desired.