Classic Crockpot Chicken Parmesan with a Twist: Discover a New Favorite!
A delicious and easy-to-make chicken parmesan dish cooked in a crockpot, featuring a unique twist that enhances the traditional flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 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, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- 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 continue cooking until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg