Slow Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken- this ultra creamy slow cooker chicken recipe tastes amazing served over pasta.

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It’s an easy Italian recipe that’s bursting with basil flavor. Cream cheese and Parmesan cheese create a creamy and rich sauce.

Ingredients Needed For Slow Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken

Onion– use sweet, yellow, or white onion.Boneless, skinless chicken breasts– if really large, cut each one in half. Note: boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used instead. They will take slightly longer to cook.Italian Dressing Mix– I use Good Seasons.Chicken Broth– provides a little liquid for the chicken to cook in. Use low-sodium if you need to watch your sodium intake.Cream Cheese– added at the end to make a creamy sauce.Basil Pesto– store-bought basil pesto comes in various sized jars and containers. You want 6 to 6 1/2 ounces. A little more than that is fine. It will just mean more pesto flavor.Crushed Red Pepper Flakes– use 1/4 teaspoon for just a little heat and 1/2 teaspoon for more substantial heat.Black Pepper– add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon depending on how much pepper you like.Parmesan Cheese– Use freshly grated for best flavor.
Equipment Needed

You will needa slow cooker that is approximately 6 quarts in size, which is a standard sized...