Slow Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken And Pasta Food

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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

ONE-POT CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA



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Pesto lovers, this recipe is for you! We loaded this pasta dish with a creamy pesto sauce, fresh spinach and flavor-packed chicken for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (16 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz container)
8 oz uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (about 3 cups)
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container)
1 package (8 oz) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 5- to 5 1/2-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink. With slotted spoon, transfer to plate, and keep warm.
  • Add chicken broth and pasta to Dutch oven; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Add cream cheese and pesto, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Stir in chicken; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through.
  • Gradually stir in spinach until starting to wilt. Just before serving, garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA



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Make and share this Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kaitrin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces pasta, uncooked
4 cloves chopped garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1 tablespoon pesto sauce
parmesan cheese
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Saute garlic in butter and olive oil until fragrant. Cook pasta while sauce cooks, according to package directions.
  • Add chicken, whipping cream, salt, and pepper (to taste).
  • Let sauce simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add pesto and parmesan. Stir until creamy and thickened.
  • Pour pasta, sprinkle desired amount of parmesan over dish.

CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA



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This is one of our favorite dinners with leftover roasted chicken. We love chicken and we love pasta, and we always have an abundance of pesto in the freezer so this is a natural. Use any pasta you like.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chicken, cooked and cut into bite sized pieces
1 pint cream
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente
olive oil
dried chili pepper flakes
basil leaves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the cream, add the pesto, stirring well and add the cheese.
  • Then add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and toss with the pasta.
  • Serve in large bowls, top with torn basil leaves, additional Parmesan, and dried pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815.4, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 145.8, Sodium 235.8, Carbohydrate 94.5, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 15.9

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