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Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

Chicken parmesan doesn’t have to be complicated! With simple breading, marinara sauce, and a combination of delicious cheeses, you can prep this meal right in your slow cooker. Make a pot of fresh pasta and savor the results!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 551kcal
Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 extra large egg or 2 medium
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs regular or gluten-free
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 - 1 ½ pounds total
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 24 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Freshly cooked pasta and fresh chopped basil for serving

Instructions

  • Drizzle olive oil in bottom of large oval slow cooker.
  • Crack eggs into shallow bowl and beat them together (add a splash of water if needed to help combine).
  • In separate shallow bowl, mix panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into egg until coated, then transfer each piece to bowl of panko mixture.
  • Press panko into each piece of chicken and arrange the pieces in a single layer across bottom of slow cooker.
  • Top chicken completely with shredded mozzarella, then gently pour entire jar of marinara sauce over chicken and cheese.
  • Top each piece of chicken with 2 ounces of sliced fresh mozzarella, and then add shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours until the chicken is cooked through to 165 ℉.
  • Remove lid and allow food to cool slightly before dishing out chicken.
  • Chicken will be nearly fall-apart tender and will not be crunchy like traditional chicken parmesan, but it will have delicious flavor! Serve with pasta and fresh basil.

Notes

  • Store leftover chicken parmesan in the fridge for up to 3 days. Tightly seal in a container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. For best results, reheat in the oven or a toaster oven.
  • Let the chicken cool slightly before serving to keep it from falling apart.
  • Heat extra marinara sauce for pasta if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1.999mg | Potassium: 1.063mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1.435IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 577mg | Iron: 4mg