Best Slow Cooker Pesto Alfredo Chicken And Pasta Recipes

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SLOW COOKER CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Super-creamy and flavorful from pesto and grated Parmesan cheese, this chicken and pasta dish is made in a slow cooker and perfectly rich.

Provided by Meretia

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker on High power. Add broth and water to cover. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred using a fork, and return meat to the pot. Add 1 cup cream and entire jar of pesto.
  • Cook on High 1 more hour.
  • Add remaining cream, egg noodles, and 3/4 of the grated Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese to the slow cooker. Add milk.
  • Cook on High until noodles are cooked, about 1 hour more. Add extra milk for a thinner sauce. Top with remaining Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 230.6 mg, Fat 49.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 1075 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN ALFREDO



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Try this recipe for super easy chicken made with tasty Alfredo sauce, Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese. It is very good served over egg noodles or rice.

Provided by RHONDA35

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo pasta sauce
4 slices Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In the crock of a slow cooker, stir together the chicken cubes and Alfredo sauce. Cover, and cook on Low for 2 hours. Add Parmesan cheese and Swiss cheese; cover and cook for another 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir in cheeses before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 126.3 mg, Fat 50.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 1591.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SLOW COOKER PESTO ALFREDO CHICKEN AND PASTA



Slow Cooker Pesto Alfredo Chicken and Pasta image

Easy Slow Cooker Pesto Alfredo Chicken and Pasta is one of the BEST crock pot recipes - just dump it all together and let the slow cooker do it's magic! Creamy, flavorful, and delicious - perfect for a busy weeknight.

Provided by Camille

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package Penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese - optional topping
2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil - optional topping
2 tomatoes (diced) - optional topping

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Pour Alfredo sauce, pesto, and tomatoes (undrained) on top of chicken.
  • Cook on low heat for 5-6 hours (or high heat for 3-4 hours) or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Near the end of the cooking time, cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks (it should come apart fairly easy).
  • Add the chicken and pasta back to slow cooker and mix together.
  • Serve topped with fresh Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and fresh diced tomatoes (optional toppings).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2982 kcal, Fat 67 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 497 mg, Sodium 1896 mg, Carbohydrate 361 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 223 mg

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