Slow-Cooker Ranch Pesto Chicken

Ingredients:

6 Small chicken breasts or thighs, raw (frozen is ok)

2 T Ranch mix (or 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning)
1 C Nut-Free Basil Pesto or 8 oz jar Basil Pesto
1/2 C Chicken broth

3 T Corn starch

Directions:

Place chicken in bottom of slow-cooker. Sprinkle ranch mix and pour pesto over chicken.

In a small bowl, whisk together chicken brother and corn starch. Pour into slow-cooker. 

Cook on high 4 hours or low 6 hours. 

Serve over noodles or rice. 

Tip: Mix leftover sauce with extra rice for a yummy side dish for your next meal!

Note: Using store-bought ranch seasoning or basil pesto may introduce gluten or nightshades!

* Adapted from http://picky-palate.com/2012/09/20/pesto-ranch-crock-pot-chicken-thighs/