Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken
This effortless dish features tender chicken smothered in rich marinara and bubbling cheese, perfect for busy weekdays.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Pour marinara sauce over the seasoned chicken, ensuring each piece is well-covered in that rich, fragrant sauce.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Allow the slow cooker to do its magic!
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously over the chicken.
- Cover the slow cooker again and let the cheese melt to glorious perfection.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired. Feel free to add a generous scoop of marinara from the pot on top of the chicken for an extra flavor boost.
Notes
For added flavor, choose a marinara you love. You can also toss in chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg