I think most of you know that I have a great love for slow cookers. Who doesn’t? Nothing beats coming home to the tantalizing aroma of a marvelous dinner and the work is already done. Yes. I’m a stay-at-home mom but that rarely means I actually stay at home all day. And on those days that I KNOW are going to super busy, I like to plan ahead with a yummy slow cooker meal that the whole family will enjoy.
My Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan is sooo delicious! The chicken is so moist and flavorful and it just doesn’t get any easier! If you want to bread your chicken before browning, you totally can. I was just cutting down on mess, time, and calories by leaving it out. You might want to try this once without the breading first {I bet you’ll find you don’t miss it one bit!}
Ingredients:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbls olive oil
- 1 lg onion, thickly sliced
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 32 ounces pasta/spaghetti sauce {use your favorite, the flavors just intensify during cooking}
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese {I used shaved Parmigiano Reggiano that I had on hand}
- 1 cup + grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Lightly brown the chicken on both sides. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
Slice up onion into nice thick slices and place in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the browned chicken breasts and sprinkle Italian Seasoning over the top. Pour pasta sauce over the chicken. The chicken should be completely covered with the sauce.
Cook on low for 5-7 hours. {I was in a hurry and checked early and my chicken was done in about six hours. Depends on the size of your breasts. I could totally insert a joke here but this blog is rated G.}
Sprinkle chicken with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Continuing cooking, uncovered until cheeses melt.
Serve over hot spaghetti with some crunchy French bread and a nice salad and dinner is served!
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbls olive oil
- 1 lg onion, thickly sliced
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 32 ounces pasta/spaghetti sauce {use your favorite, the flavors just intensify during cooking}
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese {I used shaved Parmigiano Reggiano that I had on hand}
- 1 cup + grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Lightly brown the chicken on both sides. Don't overcrowd the pan.
- Slice up onion into nice thick slices and place in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add the browned chicken breasts and sprinkle Italian Seasoning over the top. Pour pasta sauce over the chicken. The chicken should be completely covered with the sauce.
- Cook on low for 5-7 hours.
- Sprinkle chicken with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Continuing cooking, uncovered until cheeses melt.
- Serve over hot spaghetti with some crunchy French bread and a nice salad and dinner is served!
Do you use your slow cooker? What’s your favorite meal to prepare in the slow cooker? Leave your link in the comments below so we can all find some new recipes!
Linking up here, Home Stories A2Z, Savvy Southern Style, and My Repurposed Life.
Super delish Trish! Pinned, because I’m so going to make it. The crock pot has saved my life so many times, dinner-wise!
My husband said they were even better the next day as leftovers. I’m a BIG crock pot fan too :)
Yum! I’m going to have to pin this. I love crock pot cooking!
My husband would looooove this. He’s always asking me to make him chicken parm and I never do!
This is so much easier than “real” Chicken Parm – give it a try!
I am giving crock pot cooking a little more focus this year. In fact I just started a Slow Cooker Saturday. This will have to go on the list to try out. Can’t wait to look at the rest of your blog. Coming from Southern Lovely.
I’m so glad you found me Larissa! Crock pots are a definitely lifesaver in my opinion :)
Looks amazing! I’m pinning this recipe for a later day because I am with you – few things beat a crockpot meal! :-)
Yay! I know you’ll enjoy it as much as we do :) Thanks for stopping by Olivia!
These look fantastic! I love my slow cooker (I use it 3-4 times per week) and Italian food. I’m going to bookmark this.
I host a link party each Thursday and would love for you to join.
Thanks for the great recipe!
-Angie
http://www.easylivingmom.com
Thank you so much for the pin Angie!
Totally pinning! I LOVE using my slow cooker. It’s saved me more times than I can count.
Looks yummy :) Found you over on Hookin UP with HoH. Can’t wait to try this out and browse the rest of your blog.
Perfect timing…I have been collecting slow cooker recipes…I got a fancy new one for Christmas!
Alright! That’s awesome! This is a great recipe to try it out on :)
This looks so good! I have been collecting crock pot recipes. My husband loves chicken parmesan and this looks easy. Visiting from the linky party.
You can never have too many crock pot recipes and yes, this is SUPER easy :)
Mmmm….you had me at slow cooker!! And we love a good chicken parm. Delicious, Trish!
I LOVE Crock Pot recipes! This one looks like a keeper. Thank you so much for sharing. :)
Me too! Thanks Ginger!
This looks fabulous! I vow to use my crock pot more often this year, so I’m pinning this recipe to try. (And I’m featuring it tomorrow at Creations by Kara.)
Thank you for the feature Kara!
This looks so amazing! Pinned!!
Thanks Alyssa!
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing! I love slow cooker meals!
Loving the versatility of a slow cooker and the myriad of things you can make in them. Would have never thought to try chicken parm, but I just pinned this.
Found this on Pinterest. Sounds so yummy. I am going to have to try this one!
Thanks ;)
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You just made my day Elenie! Thank so much for stopping by!
I love a good crock pot recipe! This one looks super! The “easy” is nice too! Thank you for sharing it!
It totally is! Thanks for stopping by Danni!
I don’t use my slow cooker near enough. I love the simplicity of this recipe. It looks super nutritious and delicious….definitely going to be giving it a try!
looks super yummy trish! then again, I have a serious weakness for anything topped with cheese. thanks so much for linking up!
Oh my… this is on the menu for tomorrow! Thank you, it looks wonderful. Pinned to share and not be lost!
Thank you Shannan!
Could you just put the chicken in without browning first?
You sure can Darci! It will lose a little flavor from the olive oil but will still be delicious!
Your chicken parm looks absolutely delicious, and I love that it’s made in a crockpot! I need to try that too!
I LOVE my crockpot :) Makes it super easy! Thanks for stopping by Maria!
This looks delicious! I’m always looking for new recipes to make with my slow cooker. I’m pinning this now so I can add it to my menu.
That’s awesome Kathy! Thanks for the pin!
I have had this pinned on pinterest for forever. Sitting here this morning trying to figure out dinner, I decided to get input from my toddlers. When my picky three year old saw this picture she said “Ooh that looks yummy! I am going to eat all of mine!” So, Off I go to get this in and see if she does in fact eat it all! I know I will! Thanks for the recipe!
Oh that is so sweet! Doesn’t the day just run a little smoother with dinner in the slow cooker? Love that! Thank you so much for stopping by!