Easy Peasy Parmesan Chicken in the Crockpot (Only 5 ingredients!)
This Easy Peasy Parmesan Chicken in the Crockpot recipe is a simple and delicious way to make a flavorful chicken dish with minimal effort. The combination of parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and spaghetti sauce creates a tasty coating for the chicken, and the slow cooker does all the work for you!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Total Time: 4-8 hours 10 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts/tenders (frozen or thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups (app.) of seasoned canned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese
- 1 or 2 jars (24 oz each) of prepared spaghetti sauce (Prego, Ragu, etc.)
- Mozzarella (shredded)
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese. Coat each chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Layer in Crockpot: Place coated chicken in the crockpot. Pour spaghetti sauce over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella over the chicken and sauce in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve: Serve hot over pasta or with a side of vegetables.
Notes
- You can add Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
- If using frozen chicken, increase cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg