Easy Slow Cooker Pesto Alfredo Chicken and Pasta
Ingredients
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2 Tomatoes
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2 tbsp. Fresh chopped basil
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1/2 cup Fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 package Penne pasta
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2 cans Diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup Prepared basil pesto
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15 oz. Alfredo pasta sauce
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5 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Method
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01Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
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02Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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03Pour Alfredo sauce, pesto, and tomatoes (undrained) on top of chicken.
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04Cook on low heat for 5-6 hours (or high heat for 3-4 hours) or until chicken is cooked through.
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05Near the end of the cooking time, cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well.
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06Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks (it should come apart fairly easy).
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07Add the chicken and pasta back to slow cooker and mix together.
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08Serve topped with fresh Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and fresh diced tomatoes (optional toppings).
