Slow Cooker Pesto Mozzarella Pasta | The Mountain Church | Umami

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts (1.5-2 pounds works fine, 3 chicken breasts)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 8 ⅒ oz. jarred pesto (I used Classico, be sure to look at the ingredients if you have anyone allergic to nuts)
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 lb. dried rotini pasta (cooked and drained, see directions for more info)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan (I use the powdery shake bottle type)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil to garnish