Easy, cheesy, Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan!
Like all my favorite slow cooker recipes, this one is marvelously simple, totally delicious and perfect for busy weeknights!
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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!
Easy, Cheesy, Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp 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!
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Rolls
One Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Barbecue Beans
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
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Kathy says
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.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome Kathy! Thanks for the pin!
Maria says
Your chicken parm looks absolutely delicious, and I love that it’s made in a crockpot! I need to try that too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I LOVE my crockpot 🙂 Makes it super easy! Thanks for stopping by Maria!
Darci says
Could you just put the chicken in without browning first?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You sure can Darci! It will lose a little flavor from the olive oil but will still be delicious!
Shannan says
Oh my… this is on the menu for tomorrow! Thank you, it looks wonderful. Pinned to share and not be lost!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Shannan!
Jocie@TheBetterHalf says
looks super yummy trish! then again, I have a serious weakness for anything topped with cheese. thanks so much for linking up!
kim@hungryhealthygirl says
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!
Danni@SiloHillFarm says
I love a good crock pot recipe! This one looks super! The “easy” is nice too! Thank you for sharing it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It totally is! Thanks for stopping by Danni!
Elenie Counts says
Found this on Pinterest. Sounds so yummy. I am going to have to try this one!
Thanks 😉
New follower!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You just made my day Elenie! Thank so much for stopping by!
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
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.
Heather @ Unsophisticated Kitchen says
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing! I love slow cooker meals!
Alyssa Rivers says
This looks so amazing! Pinned!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Alyssa!