Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

Prep the perfect week night dinner following my Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan recipe! Minimal prep with big flavor.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American/Italian

Keyword chicken parmesan crockpot, chicken parmesan slow cooker, crock pot chicken parmesan, slow cooker chicken parmesan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings servings

Calories 714kcal

Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

Ingredients

3-4 Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Black pepper
½ teaspoon Salt
4 Tablespoons Olive oil divided - not necessary if you skip step 4
2 Eggs
2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
29 ounces Tomato sauce

Optional Ingredients

1 package spaghetti for serving
½ Tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, crack eggs and whisk until well beaten. Set aside.
2 Eggs
To a large bowl, add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ½ teaspoon Salt
Carefully slice the chicken breasts in half using a sharp knife, then dip them into the egg. After coating in egg, dredge the chicken breasts in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure to coat both sides well.
3-4 Chicken Breasts
Optional, but recommended: Heat your skillet over medium heat with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 2 pieces of chicken at a time. Sear them on each side for 2-3 minutes. The chicken should not be cooked all of the way through, only seared to golden-brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
4 Tablespoons Olive oil
Pour 1 cup of your tomato sauce into the bottom of your slow cooker. This prevents sticking. Then, add the chicken breasts.
29 ounces Tomato sauce
Layer with the remaining sauce, then top with half of your mozzarella cheese.
2 cups Mozzarella cheese
Close the lid and cook on LOW for 6 hours. Use a meat thermometer and my chicken temperature chart to ensure your chicken is cooked through.
During the last 10 minutes of cook time, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over everything in the slow cooker. Cover and continue to cook until the cheese melts and the chicken is completely cooked through.
2 cups Mozzarella cheese
Serve over spaghetti, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
1 package spaghetti, ½ Tablespoon fresh parsley

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Notes

- Mozzarella is a perfect mild, melty cheese for chicken parm, but feel free to experiment with other melty white cheeses! I love using pepper jack or Gruyere for a flavorful kick.

- Jarred sauce makes this recipe incredibly low-effort and quick to whip up, but it's also the perfect recipe for using up leftover spaghetti sauce.

- It's super easy to alter this recipe into gluten free Chicken Parmesan by using gluten free breadcrumbs instead!

- Looking to bulk up dinner? Whip up a pot of your favorite pasta to serve Chicken Parmesan over top of! Just get the pasta cooking 15 minutes before the chicken is done.

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