High Protein Crockpot Pesto Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)
• 1 cup homemade or store-bought creamy pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Begin by placing the chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pesto sauce, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Stir until well mixed.
3. Pour the pesto mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
4. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Once cooked, carefully shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
6. Serve the creamy pesto chicken hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

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