If you need an easy recipe that you can set and forget in the slow cooker, you will love this slow cooker chicken parmesan recipe.
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan is a simple meal that your whole family will enjoy. This recipe isn’t fried and is only sprinkled with breadcrumbs.
This recipe is perfect as a main dish or for chicken parmesan sandwiches.
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What sides can you serve with Chicken Parmesan?
- Spaghetti
- Salad (green salad or caesar)
- Broccoli
- Green beans
- Mixed steamed vegetables (squash, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower)
Classic Chicken Parmesan in the Slow Cooker
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- Basil as desired
- Italian seasoning as desired
- Salt and pepper as desired
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 8 oz box of spaghetti noodles
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Prepare four boneless skinless chicken breasts by trimming fat and patting dry.
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Season the chicken with basil, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper on both sides.
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In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 – 60 seconds).
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Add the chicken, quickly searing each side.
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In your slow cooker, pour half of the bottle of marinara sauce.
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Add your chicken and cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
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Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
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Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours.
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In a skillet right before serving, heat up 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the breadcrumbs and cook for a few minutes until crisped.
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Just before serving, prepare the spaghetti noodles. Follow instructions on the box.
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To serve chicken, top with mozzarella and breadcrumbs. Great over pasta, as a sandwich or on its own.
Alternate oven instructions: After searing the chicken, place in a shallow baking pan. Cover with marina sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Set the oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 30-45 minutes until chicken is completely done. Remove from oven. Complete steps #9-11 and serve.
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