Description
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken is a simple yet delicious dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights when you need comfort food that practically cooks itself!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup marinara sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
For the Topping:
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Optional Add-ins:
Red pepper flakes for heat
Extra garlic cloves
Fresh oregano
Sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Place in the Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning. Pour over the chicken.
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
Add Cheese: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan over the chicken.
Melt and Serve: Continue cooking until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with freshly chopped basil and serve!
Notes
You can add veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach to the slow cooker for a more hearty meal.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a bit of cornstarch or flour towards the end of the cooking process.
This dish pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg