Crockpot Chicken Parmesan: Effortless Dinner Delight!
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan is a simple and delicious meal that combines tender chicken with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of the chicken.
- Cover and let the cheese melt.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg