Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Recipe
There’s something magical about tender, juicy chicken smothered in rich marinara sauce and melted cheese—especially when it practically cooks itself. In just 20 minutes of prep, you’ll layer golden breaded chicken with tangy tomato sauce and gooey mozzarella, then let your slow cooker work its magic for 5 hours.
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 23 ounces marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh basil, optional topping
- 10 ounces pasta, cooked
Instructions
- Spread the olive oil into the bottom of your crock pot.
- Beat the egg with a fork in a separate bowl.
- Mix the bread crumbs with the seasonings and the grated Parmesan cheese in another separate dish.
- Dip the chicken into the egg, then into the bread crumb mixture, coating both sides with crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Place the chicken breast pieces in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top (about 3/4 cup of shredded cheese).
- Cover chicken and cheese with entire jar of marinara sauce. Close lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over top of sauce and place the lid back on top of the slow cooker to let it finish cooking and allowing cheese to melt. Top with chopped fresh basil and serve over cooked pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1348mgPotassium: 741mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1019IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 3mg
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