Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe (3 Ingredients)

Enjoy a tasty tour of Italy at dinner tonight when you make this dreamy, creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe!  Just 3 ingredients and dinner is done!

You can even use this Homemade Pesto to take your chicken dinner to the next level!

Pesto Chicken Recipe

Hands down… this creamy Crockpot Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe is one of my favorite dinners!

Even though this delicious Italian crockpot dinner seems gourmet, it’s SO simple to make!

Jacqueline writes: "Really good!"

I’ve always loved a good pesto dish, but my trip to Rome Italy took my obsession for pesto to the next level.  I had it on repeat the entire trip!

And adding Homemade Basil Pesto to your chicken is like treating your tastebuds to the Italian party they deserve!

It’s time to give your chicken dinner a makeover, and add this decadent Pesto Chicken Crock Pot Recipe to your menu’s rotation!

The best news is… with just 3 ingredients, it’s the easiest dinner you’ll make all week!

So go grab your boneless skinless chicken breast and some Basil Pesto… because it’s time to indulge in another super Easy Crockpot Recipe this week!

Dinner is going to be ridiculously delicious tonight!

Here’s what you’ll need to get your Pesto Chicken Dinner started…

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Pesto Chicken Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Creamy Pesto Chicken!

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Sour Cream
• Basil Pesto – you can use store bought or Homemade Pesto

How to Make Pesto Chicken

You won’t believe how easy it is to make dreamy Pesto Chicken at home in your crockpot!

Here’s what you’ll do…

Cook your chicken in the Crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.

After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 on LOW, drain and discard the juices that your chicken has released when cooking.

In a small mixing bowl, mix together your Pesto and Sour Cream until well combined.

Pour the mixture over your chicken in the crockpot, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy every savory bite!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Easy Pesto Chicken Variations

Want to change things up a bit?  Go for it!

Here are some delicious variations you can try…

Mozzarella Pesto Chicken – Vicky writes: “I used half Greek yogurt and half sour cream.  I also topped it with a little mozzarella cheese.”

Parmesan Pesto Shredded Chicken – Shred chicken after cooking, and top with Parmesan Cheese.

Pesto Chicken Sandwiches – once the chicken is done, serve on onion buns with lettuce, and creamy pesto sauce on top.  They’re outrageously delicious!

Pesto Chicken Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Pesto Chicken Recipe…

Jacqueline writes: “Really good!”

Vicky writes: “Yummy!”

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What You’ll Need To Make This Crockpot Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

The Best Basil Pesto

This homemade pesto will send this dish over the top!  Once you know how to make it yourself, you’ll never go back to store bought pesto again!

5 – 6 quart Crock Pot

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