Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
778 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan
Description
This recipe uses a slow cooker to gently cook coated chicken breasts, first dipped in a beaten egg wash and then coated in bread crumbs blended with shredded Parmesan, salt, and pepper. The chicken is placed in the crock pot, layered with shredded mozzarella cheese, and covered with pasta sauce. It simmers on low heat for several hours until tender and fully cooked.
Near the end of cooking, an Italian cheese blend is sprinkled on top to melt and create a flavorful, gooey cheese layer. Cooked spaghetti is prepared separately to serve as a base for the hearty chicken parmesan. The slow cooking method marries the sauce and cheese flavors with the chicken while producing moist, tender meat.
A key tip is to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety. Cooking frozen chicken is possible but will require approximately 50% more time compared to fresh chicken. This crock pot preparation is convenient for set-it-and-forget-it style meals with classic Italian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 egg beaten
- ⅓ cup bread crumbs Italian seasoned
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
- ½ cups Italian cheese blend shredded
- 8 ounces spaghetti dry
Instructions
- Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- In small shallow bow whisk egg until foamy.
- In separate shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Salt and Pepper. Dip chicken into egg, then coat evenly with bread crumb mixture; place in crock pot. Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese on top. Spread pasta sauce evenly over chicken.
- Cover; cook on low heat setting 5-6 hours.
- Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over top. Cover; cook on low 10 more minutes or until melted.
- Prepare spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and serve with Chicken Parmesan.
Notes
- Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure safety when using the slow cooker.
- Frozen chicken breasts can be used but will need about 50% longer cooking time than fresh chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 778 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 778kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 2092mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 1234mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1616IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 675mg | 68% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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