Ultimate Crockpot Parmesan Chicken
A comforting dish made in the slow cooker, featuring tender chicken smothered in marinara sauce and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Italian seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken at the bottom of your crockpot.
- Top with minced garlic and marinara sauce, ensuring the chicken is covered.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken, then add mozzarella cheese on top.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the cheese layer.
- Cover the crockpot with a lid.
- Set your crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and stir to combine.
Notes
For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce. Feel free to serve with pasta, roasted veggies, or in a sandwich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, parmesan chicken, slow cooker recipes, comfort food