Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

Crockpot Chicken Parmesan is made with tender chicken breasts, marinara sauce, melted mozzarella and Parmesan, and a crispy Parmesan-panko topping. Serve it over spaghetti for an easy slow cooker dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3 15

Total Time3 30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian-American

Keyword: chicken dinner recipe, slow cooker chicken, spaghetti

Servings:

Author: Sandy Clifton

Equipment

Slow Cooker 5-7 quart

Ingredients

2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
¼ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (or more for spicy)
24 ounces Marinara Sauce
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
¼ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese (or grated)

To Serve

12 ounces Spaghetti
Chopped Fresh Parsley or Basil optional

Crispy Parmesan Topping

¾ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons Butter
¼ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese (or grated)

Instructions

Lightly spray a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Spread about ½ cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Arrange the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer as much as possible.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the chicken.
Cover and cook on Low for about 2 ½-3 ½ hours, checking the chicken on the earlier side. Cook until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese over the chicken. Cover and cook for another 10–15 minutes, or just until the cheese has melted.

Cook Spaghetti

While the cheese is melting, cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain.

Crispy Panko Topping

Make the crispy topping, while the pasta is boiling. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until golden and crisp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.

Serve

Serve the chicken over the spaghetti with marinara sauce spooned over the top.
Sprinkle the crispy Parmesan-panko topping over each serving just before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil, if desired.

Notes

Chicken breasts vary quite a bit in size and thickness. Begin checking them around the 3-hour mark so they don't overcook.
Keep the toasted breadcrumb topping separate from the chicken until serving so it stays crisp.

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. Sodium can vary significantly between marinara sauce, cheeses, and breadcrumbs. Sugar will also vary by marinara brands.

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