Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken

Slow cooker or crock pot cooking is easy and quick in preparation and ready when you get home from school or work. I try and present extra simple recipes that require no other pots (with one exception below). Note, slow cooker and crockpot are used interchangeably here. A few slow cooker quick tips:

Always put warm ingredients into a warm slow cooker and cold ingredients into a cold slow cooker.
When cooking meats skim fat off the top before serving
To thicken liquid or sauce, remove meat or chicken, add a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of water, keep slow cooker on high and stir, cook an additional 45 minutes and liquid will thicken
No need for fancy slow cooker settings, just low, high and warm

Easy dinner with tips for best results for slow cooking.

Calories 2332kcal

Ingredients

3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 6.25 oz jar basil pesto
3 cloves chopped garlic
¼ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons white wine

Instructions

Spray slow cooker lightly with cooking spray.
Sprinkle chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
Nestle chicken thighs in slow cooker in even layer; they may be arranged tightly, if necessary.
In small bowl, stir pesto, chicken broth and white wine.
Pour over chicken thighs, and mix to evenly coat chicken.
Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 hours.
Serve immediately over rice or mashed potatoes.