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Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

Whip up incredibly tender and flavorful Crockpot Chicken Parmesan with this effortless recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. This slow cooker wonder transforms simple ingredients into a comforting classic, making homemade Italian deliciousness more accessible than ever before.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cheese Melting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
  • Cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Forks
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Generously season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, salt and freshly ground black pepper
  2. Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
    2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  3. Sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly over the chicken.
    1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
  4. Pour the entire jar of marinara sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s mostly covered.
    1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce (or your favorite pasta sauce)
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or on LOW for 5-6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker's model and the size of your chicken pieces.
  6. About 15-20 minutes before serving, remove the lid from the slow cooker. Arrange the slices or shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the chicken and sauce. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the mozzarella.
    8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced or shredded, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  7. Replace the lid and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker. You can shred it with two forks directly in the sauce, or serve the chicken breasts whole. Serve immediately over your favorite cooked pasta or with crusty bread for dipping. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
    Fresh basil leaves, Cooked pasta or crusty bread

Notes

This recipe focuses on the main dish. Serving suggestions like pasta or bread are separate. Additional notes on storing and reheating are provided in the article.