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Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

Tender chicken, hearty sauce, melty cheese, and a crunchy, buttery breadcrumb topping… all made in the slow cooker. This is the kind of weeknight magic that makes you feel like you pulled off a culinary power move without breaking a sweat.
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 529kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • 1 Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • 24 ounce jar pasta sauce (Use a good, high quality sauce.)
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Spray the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray, then spoon about a cup of pasta sauce on the bottom of the crockpot.
  • Lay the chicken tenders in one even layer. Sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning and Montreal steak seasoning.
  • Pour the jar of pasta sauce over the seasoned chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2 ½ to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
    Raw chicken tenders layered in a slow cooker with pasta sauce spread underneath.
  • Melt the butter in a small skillet. Add the breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown. Remove from heat and place the bread crumbs in a bowl. Toss with the Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
    Toasted panko breadcrumbs in a small bowl with parmesan cheese, ready to mix together.
  • When the chicken is cooked through, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top. Scatter the toasted Parmesan panko mixture over the cheese. Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
    Chicken in the crockpot covered with sauce and seasoning before cooking, then topped with shredded mozzarella cheese and toasted breadcrumbs.
  • Garnish with parsley or basil, if desired. Spoon the chicken and sauce over pasta or enjoy as-is with a side salad and garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1596mg | Potassium: 1223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1421IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 3mg
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