Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
506 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
Description
The recipe starts with combining crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker to create a richly flavored sauce. Chicken breasts are placed directly into this sauce and cooked on low for 4 to 6 hours, resulting in tender, infused meat. This slow simmering allows the tomato and herb mixture to deeply flavor the chicken.
After cooking, the chicken is removed, and the sauce stirred before returning the chicken topped with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses. Separately, Italian-style breadcrumbs are toasted in olive oil until golden and crunchy, then sprinkled over the chicken just before serving. This adds texture contrast to the cheesy, saucy chicken.
The dish can be served as a comforting main with pasta, bread, or a green salad. The slow cooker method accommodates larger chicken breasts best, helping avoid dryness. Cooking time varies based on the breast size and thickness. The recipe notes recommend using chicken breasts over cutlets or tenderloins for best results.
Ingredients
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- 8 ounce tomato sauce canned
- 4 ounces tomato paste
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried sweet basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 chicken breast 2
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Italian style
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, seasonings, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker; mix well.
- Place chicken breasts in the sauce.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours.3
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, and stir sauce.
- Top chicken breasts with sauce and cheeses.
- In a small pan, heat the oil over medium heat for a minute.
- Add the breadcrumbs, and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes, or until toasted.
- Serve chicken topped with toasted breadcrumbs.
Notes
- Use larger chicken breasts for juicier results; cutlets or tenderloins may dry out.
- Cooking time may vary depending on chicken breast size and thickness.
- Tomato sauce here is simply pureed tomatoes combined with seasonings.
- Nutrition facts provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1848mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 1583mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1660IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 559mg | 56% |
| Iron | 5.9mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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