Slow Cooker Pesto Ranch Chicken Recipes

SLOW-COOKER PESTO CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Nestle chicken thighs in slow cooker in even layer; they may be arranged tightly, if necessary.
• In small bowl, stir pesto and chicken broth. Pour over chicken thighs, and spread evenly with spoon.
• Cover and cook on High heat setting 4 hours. Serve immediately using one or both of the ideas below, or cool slightly and refrigerate in an airtight container for a few days until ready to use.
• Bruschetta-Topped Chicken: In medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Let stand 10 minutes for flavors to blend. Spoon over 1/2 recipe hot Slow-Cooker Pesto Chicken Thighs, and serve with rice or pasta as desired. (To use the entire recipe of chicken thighs, double these ingredient amounts.)
• Bacon Ranch Pasta and Chicken: Cook and drain 1/2 lb pasta (a short variety) as directed on package. Toss hot pasta with 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing and seasoning mix, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled and 1/2 recipe Slow-Cooker Pesto Chicken Thighs, shredded. Top with a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve warm. (To use the entire recipe of chicken thighs, double these ingredient amounts.)

SLOW COOKER CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA

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.

SLOW COOKER PESTO RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker with cooking spray and place chicken breasts in the bottom.
• Sprinkle ranch packet over the chicken breasts, pour pesto over the top, and lastly pour the chicken broth over the top.
• Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Easy huh? :)

SLOW COOKER PESTO CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Place chicken into the slow cooker or crock-pot. I use a 5 qt crock-pot.
• Pour chicken broth over chicken.
• Add your pesto sauce and garlic, then top with salt and pepper.
• Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, the longer you cook this the better it is.
• Serve over rice or with mashed potatoes. You can use the sauce for topping for the mashed potatoes.

SLOW COOKER RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 4-5-qt. slow cooker, combine broth and dressing mix; add chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Remove chicken to cutting board; shred with two forks and return to slow cooker. , Stir in soup and cream cheese. Cover and cook on low until cream cheese is melted, about 30 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles. Add optional toppings as desired.

SLOW COOKER PESTO RANCH CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in the bottom of slow cooker.
• Spread jar of pesto over chicken using a spoon. Sprinkle on ranch dressing mix. Pour chicken stock over the top.
• Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.