Slow Cooker Mozzarella Chicken
Tender, fall-apart chicken marinated and cooked in a sauce of chicken broth and marinara sauce, then smothered in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Active Time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy, cold weather comfort, crock pot, easy dinner
Yield: 3
Calories: 368kcal
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
- OPTIONAL: fresh chopped basil for garnish
Season both sides of chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in crock pot.
In 2-cup measuring up, mix together chicken broth, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning. Pour over chicken. Cover. Set timer on LOW for 6 hours.
Thirty minutes before serving, add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over tops of chicken. Cover and continue cooking for remaining 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
OPTIONAL: Serve with fresh chopped basil sprinkled over the top. Enjoy!
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 956mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 772IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 3mg