Easy Pesto Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 lbs chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
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2 tbsp Italian seasoning
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1 cup pesto
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Sea salt and black pepper to taste
→ For Serving
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4 tbsp pesto
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1 Roma tomato, chopped
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2 tbsp parmesan, grated
# Instructions:
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Place the chicken breasts in your crockpot. Season all sides generously with Italian seasoning, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
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Spoon the pesto over the chicken breasts, using about 1 cup total. Make sure to cover all sides of the chicken for maximum flavor.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender. Check the chicken after about 2 hours to ensure it's not drying out. If it seems dry, add a splash of vegetable broth and continue checking periodically.
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Once cooked, top each chicken breast with an additional tablespoon of fresh pesto. Garnish with chopped Roma tomato and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese. Serve with your choice of rice, potatoes, pasta, or vegetables.
# Notes:
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Chicken breasts can dry out in the slow cooker, so checking halfway through cooking is important.
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Using both pesto in the cooking process and fresh pesto as a finishing touch adds layers of flavor.