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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Freezer Meals » Slow Cooker Lemon Pesto Chicken {Freezer Meal Friendly}

Slow Cooker Lemon Pesto Chicken {Freezer Meal Friendly}

by Sarah Olson on August 26, 2016 | Updated March 31, 2021 28 Comments

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lemon pest chicken and pasta in a bowl

Slow Cooker Lemon Pesto Chicken. This tangy chicken and sauce go great over pasta or rice, and this meal is freezer meal friendly!

lemon pesto chicken and pasta in a bowl

This meal freezes very well, no funny taste or mushiness after being thawed and cooked. I serve this chicken and sauce over pasta, and top with parmesan cheese.

Putting this meal into freezer bags is easy peasy. No chopping! Just cut some lemons in half, squeeze the juices, then load up the bags. I make 2 freezer meals at a time since the jar of pesto is just enough for 2 recipes.

juiced lemons, pesto, chicken and a ziplock bag
ziplock bag filled with chicken and pesto

This meal does not need to be made into a freezer meal if you aren’t into doing that. You can add the ingredients directly to the slow cooker.

lemon pesto chicken and pasta in a bowl

I was so happy that my daughter loved this meal. Usually, she won’t eat anything with green seasonings on it, that’s pretty much every recipe I make!

curly noodles, chicken, broccoli, and lemon in an oval bowl.

Try one of these other freezer meals too:

  • Slow Cooker Teriyaki Beef
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup
  • Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Soup

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Slow Cooker Lemon Pesto Chicken {Freezer Meal Friendly}

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Lemon and pesto with chicken in the crockpot.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skin-less chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup “FRESHLY SQUEEZED” lemon juice (I don't recommend squeeze bottle lemon juice for cooking)
  • 1/2 cup jarred basil pesto I use Classico brand
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
US Customary – Metric

Instructions:

  • (IF MAKING A FREEZER MEAL DON’T COOK FIRST, FOLLOW FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS)
  • Add everything to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. Serve over pasta or rice, topped with parmesan cheese.

Freezer instructions:

  • Add everything to a gallon Ziplock bag. Squeeze out excess air and seal. Place in freezer for up to a month. When ready to make, thaw for 24 hours in the fridge. Follow cooking instructions above.
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Recipe Notes:

I use Classico basil pesto for this recipe, it’s next to the jarred pasta sauces in the grocery store.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Jha says

      August 18, 2021 at 1:01 am

      Hi! Can i cook this in the oven at 400 for 20 min?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 18, 2021 at 7:18 am

        I have not tested it. But yes, cook until the chicken is no longer pink.

        Reply
    2. Ida and Carlyle Bailey says

      January 2, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      Used boneless ski less thighs. Very moist and delicious. Only 6 hrs o. Low.

      Reply
    3. Jeff D. says

      December 26, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this and portioned out for my meal prep. I used lime instead of Lemon, Walmart was out. I also used a 1/2 cup extra of Chicken broth, since some said it could be dry. Coked on high for 4 hours.

      Reply
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