Description
This crockpot chicken parmesan is tender, juicy, and packed with classic Italian flavor. Slow-cooked in marinara sauce and finished with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, it’s an easy, comforting dinner with minimal prep.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place seasoned chicken into the slow cooker.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook an additional 20–30 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Optional: Add breadcrumbs during the last 10 minutes for texture.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta or with a side salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, lightly sear the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. This recipe is great served over spaghetti, zucchini noodles, or on toasted rolls for chicken parmesan sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken parmesan, slow cooker chicken parm, easy chicken parmesan
