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Crock-Pot Chicken Parmesan (A Lighter Version of the Classic)

Crock-Pot Chicken Parmesan (A Lighter Version of the Classic)

A delightful Crock-Pot Chicken Parmesan that offers a lighter take on the classic dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 482 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning mix
  • 0.5 C Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 C prepared marinara sauce your favorite
  • 6 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Lay the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Mix the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning mix together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, patting lightly so it will stick to the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken, then pour the marinara sauce on top, covering the tops and sides of the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low, checking after 3 ½ hours. (Or cook on high, checking after 1 ½ hrs.)
  • Uncover and sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for about 15 more minutes, until cheese is completely melted.

Notes

The original recipe called for 1 tsp. of salt but was lowered to ½ teaspoon as the marinara is salty enough. Marinara amount was increased to 3 cups for pasta. Mozzarella was lowered to 6 oz. and low cook time reduced to 4 hours from 6 to prevent dryness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 53gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1716mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g
Keyword Chicken Parmesan, Crock-Pot, Italian cuisine, Lighter, slow cooker
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