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This perfectly rich chicken and pesto pasta can be made in a crockpot or slow cooker. The super creamy and flavorful pesto will taste delicious when combined with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water, or as needed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (8 ounce) jar pesto
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
- 8 ounces grated Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese
- ½ cup milk
Directions
Step 1
Place chicken in a slow cooker on High power. Add broth and water to cover. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 hours.
Step 3
Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred using a fork. Return chicken to the pot. Add 1 cup of cream and an entire jar of pesto.
Step 4
Cook on High 1 more hour.
Step 5
Add remaining cream, egg noodles, and 3/4 of the grated cheese to the slow cooker. Add milk.
Step 6
Cook on High until noodles are cooked, about 1 hour more. Add extra milk for a thinner sauce. Top with remaining cheese.
Tips
You can use half-and-half in place of cream if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 832 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat50g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol231mg | 77% |
| Sodium1075mg | 47% |
| Total Carbohydrate46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars2g | |
| Protein50g | |
| Vitamin C3mg | 13% |
| Calcium619mg | 48% |
| Iron4mg | 24% |
| Potassium524mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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