Description
A rich and comforting one-pot meal featuring tender shredded chicken, aromatic basil pesto, and cheesy tortellini in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 package (approx 12oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and cover with half the pesto.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken using two forks within the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and remaining pesto until smooth.
- Fold in the refrigerated tortellini.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 more minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in parmesan cheese and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American