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Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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This Crockpot Chicken Parmesan recipe offers a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic Italian comfort dish with minimal effort. Tender chicken breasts are lightly breaded and seared before slow-cooking in marinara sauce, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, this recipe brings together crispy, cheesy, and saucy flavors all in one pot.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil (divided)

For the Sauce and Topping

  • 24 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or 4 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese)

Optional

  • 1 pound cooked spaghetti

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Prepare two shallow dishes; one for the breadcrumb mixture and one for the eggs. In the first, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper thoroughly. In the second dish, whisk the eggs until smooth.
  2. Dredge the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first into the whisked eggs, ensuring it is fully coated. Then press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, coating entirely with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place two chicken breasts in the skillet and cook on each side for about 2 minutes, just until browned but not cooked through. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining olive oil and chicken breasts.
  4. Prepare the Crockpot: Lightly spray the crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the seared chicken breasts in the crockpot and pour the marinara sauce evenly over the chicken.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 4-6 hours, allowing the chicken to cook through and absorb the marinara flavors.
  6. Add Cheese: Remove the lid and evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each chicken breast. Replace the lid and let the cheese melt for a few minutes.
  7. Serve: Serve the chicken parmesan hot, ideally over cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Do not cook the chicken fully when searing; just brown the outside to lock in moisture before slow cooking.
  • Using Panko breadcrumbs adds extra crispiness to the chicken coating.
  • You can substitute frozen chicken breasts but increase slow cooking time accordingly.
  • If you prefer, use fresh mozzarella cheese slices instead of shredded mozzarella for a different texture.
  • Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be gently reheated in the microwave or oven.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/crockpot-chicken-parmesan-recipe/