Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
This Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan is the ultimate cozy comfort food made easy. Juicy, breaded chicken breasts are lightly browned, then slow-cooked in marinara sauce until tender and flavorful. Topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, this cheesy Italian classic tastes just like your favorite restaurant version without the effort. Perfect for busy nights, date nights, or Sunday dinners with the family. Serve it over spaghetti or with garlic bread for a complete, no-fuss meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 24 ounces of your favorite red pasta sauce
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound spaghetti noodles cooked to package directions
- Fresh parsley and basil, for garnish
Instructions
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with Italian breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly fry chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 2 minutes per side). You just want to brown the chicken not cook it all the way through.
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In a large bowl combine the pasta sauce, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and minced garlic.
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Spread half the mixture in the bottom of your slow cooker.
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Place fried chicken breasts on top and pour remaining sauce over them. Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top.
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Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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During the last 15 minutes of cooking, top with mozzarella. Cover again to let the cheese melt.
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Serve over cooked pasta.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and basil before serving.