Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

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Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan is a classic Italian-inspired meal that's easy to make and perfect for busy days. This hands-off cooking method makes tender, juicy chicken that's slow-cooked in Mariana sauce and then finished with a topping of rich shredded cheese. Serve it over pasta for a one-pot dish everyone will love after just one bite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 611kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Crock Pot

Ingredients

3 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup grated Mozzarella cheese
1 pound spaghetti
fresh basil or parsley for garnish if desired

Instructions

Add the marinara or spaghetti sauce to the crock pot.
In a shallow bowl, add eggs and water, whisking together. To a separate shallow bowl, add bread crumbs, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then whisk to combine. Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture, then bread crumb mixture, coating all sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken breasts in a single layer — work in batches if needed. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the breading is golden brown. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point. Transfer directly to the crock pot on top of the marinara sauce.
Place lid on the crock pot. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
When the chicken is done, take the lid off the crock pot and sprinkle ½ cup of Parmesan and the Mozzarella cheese over the chicken. Place the lid back on the crock pot for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
While the cheese is melting, cook the spaghetti according to the box directions. Serve chicken over cooked pasta along with the additional sauce. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Notes

Recipe Variations:

Mozzarella and Basil Twist: After placing the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, add a layer of fresh basil leaves. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the basil for a gooey and flavorful twist.
Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Infusion: For extra flavor, mix chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the marinara sauce. Layer fresh spinach leaves on top of the chicken before pouring the sauce.
Pesto Parmesan Upgrade: Mix pesto sauce and olive oil. Coat the chicken breasts with the pesto mixture before placing them in the slow cooker.

Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

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