Description
Juicy chicken breasts slow cooked in marinara sauce and finished with melted mozzarella and Parmesan for a comforting Italian style meal.
Ingredients
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
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Optional red pepper flakes, minced garlic, fresh oregano, sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Place chicken in slow cooker in a single layer.
3. Mix chicken broth, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
4. Pour sauce over chicken.
5. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
6. During final 30 minutes, add mozzarella and Parmesan.
7. Cover and cook until cheese melts.
8. Let rest 10 minutes, garnish with basil, and serve.
Notes
Prepare ingredients in advance for easier cooking.
Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
Freeze without cheese for up to 3 months.
Avoid opening lid during cooking.
Use chicken thighs for a richer variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 110mg