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Pesto Ranch Chicken Recipe

Pesto Ranch Chicken is one of those super simple dinner recipes with flavor that will blow your mind. Let your crockpot do the heavy lifting!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Servings: 6
Calories: 348kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 1 oz dry Ranch dressing mix
  • 15 oz chicken broth

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Top with an even layer of pesto followed by the ranch dressing mix. Pour the chicken broth over top.
  • Cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until chicken is fully cooked and tender. Serve with rice or noodles. Spoon the juices from the slow cooker over top before serving.

Notes

  • Make your own pesto sauce for an added flavor boost.
  • Swap chicken breasts for thighs, if desired.
  • Serve chicken over top cooked pasta, rice or mashed potatoes.
  • Be sure to spoon the juices over the chicken before serving!

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1175mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 880IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg
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