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Easy Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan
This Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan has the same flavors as the classic Italian dish but takes less prep, clean-up, and time!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves grated or, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt for the chicken
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- cooked angel hair pasta for serving (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cook the chicken:
- In a large (6 quart) slow cooker, place half of the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt. Place chicken breasts inside the slow cooker, top with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and pour remaining crushed tomatoes on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook, on low for 8 hours or 4 on high.
Cup of Yum
Toast the breadcrumbs:
- Meanwhile, heat the broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spread in a thin, even layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until breadcrumbs are evenly golden brown.
Cook the pasta:
- If serving chicken parmesan with pasta, 10-15 minutes prior to serving, boil the pasta.
Serve:
- When chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F, sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over top.
- Serve in bowls over pasta, if desired, topping the chicken with breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- If you need to make this recipe gluten-free, crush Chex rice cereal into a crumbly mixture and use that as a replacement for panko crumbs.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
825mg
(34%)
Potassium
1000mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
485IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
318mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1000mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 318mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.