Pesto Tomato Crock Pot Chicken

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This Pesto Tomato Crock Pot Chicken recipe is not only versatile and delicious, it is also super easy to throw together.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Shredding of Chicken5

Total Time2 10

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pesto Tomato Crock Pot Chicken

Servings: - 8 servings

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Aunt Lou

2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (If you prefer chicken breast meat, you can just cut the chicken breasts into thigh size pieces to keep the same cooking time.)
30 oz diced tomatoes undrained (2-15 oz cans)
1 small yellow onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
10 oz basil pesto
salt and pepper to taste
prepared rotini, prepared rice or your favorite wraps or buns if desired, for serving

Put 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs in your 6 quart crock pot.
Add undrained 30 oz diced tomatoes , 1 small yellow onion (diced), 1 clove garlic (minced), 10 oz basil pesto and salt and pepper to taste on top of the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, rotating your insert halfway through cooking if your slow cooker does not cook evenly.
Remove your chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks.
Add your shredded chicken back into your sauce in your crock pot and mix well
Serve this recipe on its own or with prepared rotini, prepared rice or your favorite wraps or buns.

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