mozzarella and pesto chicken in a crock pot

(4 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Penny Malone
Jonesborough, TN

I found this Crock Pot Mozzarella and Pesto Chicken recipe and made changes to suit my needs. I prepared it for the first time on Easter Sunday, and the family loved it!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This mozzarella and pesto chicken is a comforting and satisfying slow cooker dinner. Juicy and tender, they absorb the pesto and ranch dressing flavors. There's a slight tang with a hint of herbs from the pesto. The shredded mozzarella cheese sprinkled on the chicken melts slightly. Yum!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For mozzarella and pesto chicken in a crock pot

  • 6
    boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 6 1/2 oz
    pesto
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 pkg
    ranch powder mix
  • 1 1/2 stick
    butter
  • 1 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make mozzarella and pesto chicken in a crock pot

  • Spread the pesto as evenly as possible on all visible surfaces of the chicken.
    1
    Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Spread the pesto as evenly as possible on all visible surfaces of the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the ranch mix over the chicken.
    2
    Sprinkle the ranch mix over the chicken.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
    3
    Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
  • Add the stick of butter in the middle.
    4
    Add the stick of butter in the middle.
  • Heat for at least 4 hours.
    5
    Heat on low for 6 - 8 hours or high for 3 - 4 hours.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese before serving.
    6
    Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese before serving.
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