Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken and mozzarella in marinara sauce, perfect over pasta. #chicken #slowcooker #easymeals #pasta #comfortfood

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 extra large egg or 2 medium eggs
03 - 1 cup panko bread crumbs, regular or gluten-free
04 - ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 to 1 ½ pounds total)
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 24 oz jar marinara sauce
10 - 4 oz fresh mozzarella
11 - ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
12 - Freshly cooked pasta and fresh chopped basil

# Steps:

01 - Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a large oval slow cooker.
02 - Crack eggs into a shallow bowl and beat them together. Add a splash of water if needed to combine well.
03 - In a separate shallow bowl, mix panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, and salt.
04 - Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten egg until coated.
05 - Transfer each piece of chicken to the panko mixture and press to coat completely.
06 - Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer across the bottom of the slow cooker.
07 - Top the chicken completely with shredded mozzarella, then gently pour the entire jar of marinara sauce over the chicken and cheese.
08 - Top each piece of chicken with 2 ounces of sliced fresh mozzarella, then sprinkle shredded parmesan cheese evenly on top.
09 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
10 - Remove the lid and allow the food to cool slightly before serving. Serve with pasta and fresh chopped basil.

# Notes:

01 - Chicken will be tender and flavorful, not crunchy like traditional chicken parmesan.

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