Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken, where tender chicken breasts are coated in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella. This effortless slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy families, meal prepping, or entertaining friends. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it, allowing your slow cooker to transform simple ingredients into a delicious Italian-inspired feast. Serve it over pasta, in tacos, or with crusty bread for a versatile dish that will surely impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix together chicken broth, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning; pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Once melted and bubbly, garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on LOW
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 130mg