# Slow Cooker Chicken Pesto Pasta

Slow Cooker Chicken Pesto Pasta combines tender shredded chicken, basil pesto, cream cheese, penne, and Parmesan for an easy, creamy dinner.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6ab7daef0dc84fc70daf735d
Category: Pasta & Noodles / Creamy Pasta
Cooking method: Slow Cooker
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 250 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.333 cup pesto
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces penne
- 0.333 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

## Cooking instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the pesto, chicken broth, kosher salt, and black pepper, turning the chicken to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). (about 240 min) (Low; chicken must reach 165°F (74°C))
2. Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl and shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker and stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth. (about 5 min) (Keep warm)
3. Meanwhile, cook the penne in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well. (about 10 min) (Boiling water)
4. Stir the drained penne and Parmesan into the slow cooker until the pasta is evenly coated and the cheese has melted. Serve hot. (about 5 min) (Keep warm)

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