Best 10 Crock Pot Chicken And Pesto Lasagna Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that combines the rustic charm of slow-cooked chicken, the vibrant flavors of pesto, and the comforting layers of lasagna? With minimal effort and the convenience of a crock pot, you can create a tantalizing dish that will become a family favorite. Let's explore the world of crock pot chicken and pesto lasagna, where tender chicken, fragrant pesto, and rich cheese come together to create a culinary masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY PESTO LASAGNA



Slow-Cooker Turkey Pesto Lasagna image

My cheesy, noodle-y lasagna makes any slow-cooker skeptic a believer. It's easy to prep while my kids nap, and dinner's ready when their dad walks in the door at night. We bring more pesto and marinara to the table for our resident sauce lovers. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, VA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut three 25x3-in. strips of heavy-duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on bottom and up sides of a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Stir in Italian seasoning and salt., In a small bowl, mix 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese and pesto. In prepared slow cooker, layer a third of each of the following: marinara sauce, noodles (breaking noodles if necessary to fit), turkey mixture and cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese., Cook, covered, on low until noodles are tender, 3-4 hours. Turn off slow cooker; remove insert. Let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes before serving. Using foil strips, remove lasagna to a platter. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 883mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN BROCCOLI LASAGNA



Slow-Cooker Chicken Broccoli Lasagna image

Looking for an Italian dinner tonight? Then check out this hearty slow cooked lasagna featuring chicken, noodles and broccoli.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 4h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm™ Frozen Organic Broccoli Florets
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
3 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (14 oz)
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain broccoli as directed on package, using minimum cook time. In large bowl, mix chicken, 2 cups of the cheese blend, the pepper, both soups, sour cream, mushrooms and broccoli.
  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread one-fourth of the chicken mixture in slow cooker. Layer with 3 of the uncooked noodles (breaking noodles as needed to fit), one-fourth of the chicken mixture and 1/2 cup of the cheese blend. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours 30 minutes or until bubbly and noodles are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional freshly ground pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 817 mg

PESTO CHICKEN LASAGNA



Pesto Chicken Lasagna image

Pesto really perks up this scrumptious chicken lasagna. Plus, the marinara sauce adds a touch of sweetness. Serve it with warm bread and impress your friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large sweet red pepper, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 cups marinara sauce
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute red pepper and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in the milk, broth, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, pesto and olives. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese and feta cheese., Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with four noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the spinach, half of the pesto mixture and 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining the noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes more or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SLOW COOKER CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN AND PASTA



Slow Cooker Creamy Pesto Chicken and Pasta image

Super-creamy and flavorful from pesto and grated Parmesan cheese, this chicken and pasta dish is made in a slow cooker and perfectly rich.

Provided by Meretia

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) jar pesto
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
8 ounces grated Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker on High power. Add broth and water to cover. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 3 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred using a fork, and return meat to the pot. Add 1 cup cream and entire jar of pesto.
  • Cook on High 1 more hour.
  • Add remaining cream, egg noodles, and 3/4 of the grated Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese to the slow cooker. Add milk.
  • Cook on High until noodles are cooked, about 1 hour more. Add extra milk for a thinner sauce. Top with remaining Parmesan-Romano-Asiago cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 831.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 230.6 mg, Fat 49.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 49.9 g, SaturatedFat 24 g, Sodium 1075 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SLOW COOKER LASAGNA



Slow Cooker Lasagna image

This recipe is so easy, you might think that you are doing something wrong. It is delicious!

Provided by KIMIRN

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (12 ounce) package lasagna noodles
12 ounces cottage cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until brown. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano and stir until well incorporated. Cook until heated through.
  • In a large bowl mix together the cottage cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon a layer of the meat mixture onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Add a double layer of the uncooked lasagna noodles. Break to fit noodles into slow cooker. Top noodles with a portion of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layering of sauce, noodles, and cheese until all the ingredients are used.
  • Cover, and cook on LOW setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1420.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY WHITE CHICKEN LASAGNA



Slow-Cooker Cheesy White Chicken Lasagna image

This "lazy" lasagna requires very little prep, cooks on Low for a few hours and it's ready to scoop and serve. It's a creamy, cheesy, delicious new dinner we can't stop thinking about.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz)
1 package (5 oz) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add lasagna noodles, chicken, onion, garlic, Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, basil, salt and pepper to slow cooker. Stir gently; stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 1 1/2 hours; stir mixture thoroughly until pasta is covered in sauce. Cover; cook 1 1/2 hours longer or until pasta is tender.
  • Gradually add spinach, carefully stirring to wilt; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Increase to High heat setting; cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW-COOKER PESTO CHICKEN-SPINACH LASAGNA



Slow-Cooker Pesto Chicken-Spinach Lasagna image

Got leftover chicken breast? Toss it in slow cooker with a creamy pesto sauce and shredded cheese-and come home to this delicious lasagna tonight.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups finely chopped cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Four Cheese, divided
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked, broken to fit inside slow cooker
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, pasta sauce, water and oregano. Mix cream cheese spread, pesto, 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese and spinach until blended.
  • Spoon 1 cup chicken mixture into slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of half each of the noodles and cream cheese spread mixture. Cover with 2 cups chicken mixture. Top with remaining noodles, cream cheese mixture and chicken mixture. Cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; cook, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

PESTO-CHICKEN LASAGNA



Pesto-Chicken Lasagna image

End your day on a high note with our Pesto-Chicken Lasagna recipe. Our Pesto-Chicken Lasagna is a tasty and fun way to use up your leftover chicken.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lasagna Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1 cup CLASSICO Four Cheese Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
6 lasagna noodles, cooked
1 Tbsp. sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine chicken, tomatoes, Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella in medium bowl; set aside. Mix pasta sauce and pesto sauce until blended. Add half the pasta sauce mixture to chicken mixture; mix lightly.
  • Spread half of the remaining pasta sauce mixture onto bottom of 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 2 noodles, trimming as necessary to fit. Top with half of the chicken mixture. Cover with 2 of the remaining noodles and remaining chicken mixture. Top with layers of remaining noodles, pasta sauce mixture and mozzarella; cover.
  • Bake 25 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with basil. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1140 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 23 g

CROCKPOT CHICKEN LASAGNA



Crockpot Chicken Lasagna image

This came from High Protein Low Carb Low Calorie Slowcooker 255+ Recipes. I have not tried this, just posting for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup onion, chopped
30 ounces Italian-style tomato sauce
15 ounces no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon pizza seasoning
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
15 ounces fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
15 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook chicken and onions until chicken is no longer pink. Add tomato sauce, basil, and pizza seasoning. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, and parmesan cheese. (Refrigerate remaining mozzarella cheese until lasagna cooks).
  • Spread 1/4 chicken mixture into 6-quart slow cooker; top with 5 noodles, broken into pieces to fit. Spread with half the cheese mixture and 1/4 of the chicken mixture. Top with 5 noodles remaining cheese mixture and 1/4 chicken mixture.
  • Top with remaining 5 noodles and remaining chicken mixture. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 5 hours, or until noodles are done. Sprinkle top of lasagna with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 900, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 8.4, Protein 27.3

CHICKEN & PESTO LASAGNE



Chicken & Pesto lasagne image

A fantastic recipe for entertaining, simple but delicious!

Provided by laurabow

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken thighs into thin strips, removing any sinew or fat. Slice the lardons or bacon into chunks. Heat a frying pan with a little oil and fry the chicken and bacon until cooked through. Set aside in a dish to cool.
  • In the pan, add a little more oil and sautee the chopped onion. Add the garlic and cook for another min. Add the cooked chicken and bacon, the jar of pesto, the white wine and a little water. Add the spinach and wilt. Season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 170C/Gas 5. Using a large lasagne dish begin to assemble. Pour a layer of the chicken pesto mixture on the bottom. Add a layer of lasagne sheets. Add a layer of courgette strips and asparagus spears. Repeat the process until the dish is full. Cover with foil and bake in the middle of the heated oven for 35 mins.
  • To prepare the topping mix the ricotta cheese with chopped basil, salt & pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Remove the lasagne from the oven, peel off the foil lid & discard. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture on the top. Sprinkle liberally with grated parmesan.
  • Bake for a further 10 minutes uncovered until bubbling. Serve with the antipasti salad and toasted ciabatta rubbed with garlic and sprinkled with olive oil.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful lasagna, use a homemade pesto sauce. You can find many recipes online or in cookbooks.
  • If you don't have any pesto sauce, you can substitute a jarred variety. However, be sure to choose a good-quality pesto that is made with fresh ingredients.
  • You can use any type of chicken you like for this recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are a good option.
  • If you want to add more vegetables to the lasagna, you can stir in some chopped spinach, kale, or zucchini before baking.
  • Be sure to cook the lasagna until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

This crock-pot chicken and pesto lasagna is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The lasagna is packed with flavor, thanks to the pesto sauce, chicken, and cheese. It is also very moist and tender, thanks to the slow-cooker cooking method. If you are looking for a new lasagna recipe to try, I highly recommend this one.

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