CROCK POT CHICKEN PARMESAN
Ingredients
- 1 25 oz jar spaghetti sauce
- 3-4 boneless
skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned Panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
or more if you like
- 1 package of spaghetti noodles
for serving
Directions
- 1
Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray (or use a slow cooker liner).
- 2
Pour in jar of spaghetti sauce.
- 3
Get out two shallow bowls.
- 4
In one bowl, whisk together egg and milk (add in any salt & pepper to taste).
- 5
In a second bowl, mix together panko bread crumbs with garlic powder, oregano and basil.
- 6
In a large skillet, begin heating up the vegetable oil (over medium-high heat).
- 7
You want to get your skillet hot before adding chicken to it.
- 8
Dip each chicken breast into the milk mixture.
- 9
Then roll it around in the seasoned bread crumbs.
- 10
Do each breast one at a time.
- 11
Then add chicken to hot skillet.
- 12
Continue with the rest of the chicken. You aren't cooking them.
- 13
All you want is to create a nice golden brown crust on both sides of the chicken breasts. If necessary, add a bit more oil to the pan.
- 14
After browning both sides, add chicken to the crock pot on top of the sauce.
- 15
Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
- 16
About 10-15 minutes before serving, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 17
Cover again and allow cheese to melt.
CROCK POT CHICKEN PARMESAN
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting taste of classic chicken parmesan without the usual kitchen fuss? Our CROCK POT CHICKEN PARMESAN recipe brings that beloved Italian-American flavor right to your dinner table with minimal active effort.
This recipe works wonders because the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, transforming simple ingredients into incredibly tender, juicy chicken. It’s a truly hands-off meal that allows the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours, resulting in a dish that tastes like it simmered all day.
You can expect succulent boneless, skinless chicken breasts, coated in a flavorful, seasoned Panko crust, nestled and simmered until fork-tender in a rich spaghetti sauce. Each piece of chicken is then blanketed with gooey, melted mozzarella cheese, creating that signature cheesy pull we all love. It's a hearty, satisfying dish that promises comforting warmth and robust flavors, perfect for a busy weeknight family dinner after just 20 minutes of active preparation.
For customization, feel free to be generous with the shredded mozzarella cheese, adding more to achieve your desired level of cheesiness. While this recipe specifically calls for Italian seasoned Panko bread crumbs, if you're looking to adjust the herbal notes, you could slightly tweak the amounts of garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil to match your preference.
Serve this delightful CROCK POT CHICKEN PARMESAN over a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles, perhaps alongside a crisp green salad, for a complete and utterly satisfying meal that's sure to become a beloved family staple.