Crockpot Pesto Chicken
This crockpot pesto chicken is a super simple base recipe that can be used in so many different ways! Stir through spaghetti, add to sandwiches, or pile on salads for easy prep-ahead dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup basil pesto
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle over the black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, then pour over the chicken broth.
- Cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
- Stir in the basil pesto.
- Cook for another 10–15 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt if needed before serving.