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I absolutely love chicken parmesan! That is why I have created a lightened-up version of it that isn’t fried. This slow cooker chicken parmesan recipe is healthy and easy to make! Also, it takes less than 5 minutes to prepare! All you have to do is add the ingredients to the slow cooker and dinner is ready in about 2 ½ hours! This is the most delicious chicken parmesan that can be made anytime you are craving this classic Italian dish. It’s so flavorful and I know it will become one of your favorite weekly meals!
How To Make Chicken Parmesan In A Slow Cooker
This chicken parmesan is super easy to make! First, place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Then, season both sides with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and Italian herbs. After that, pour one jar of your favorite marinara sauce over the chicken. Cook the chicken on low until fully cooked.
Before removing the chicken, sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Then, put the lid back on the slow cooker to melt the cheese. Top with fresh basil and enjoy!
Notes & Tips For Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan
Is It Better To Slow Cook Chicken Breast On High Or Low?
We recommend slow cooking the chicken on low for the juiciest and most tender chicken breast. Cooking on high will possibly overcook and dry out the chicken breast.
How Long Does Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Take To Cook In A Slow Cooker?
It takes boneless skinless chicken breast 2.5 to 3 hours on low to cook in a slow cooker. However, this depends on the thickness of the chicken breast. It may take 4-6 hours if you are using a large number of chicken breasts. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Is Chicken Parmesan Gluten-Free?
This healthy slow cooker chicken parmesan has no breading and is gluten-free!
Which Marinara Sauce To Use For Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan?
We wanted to make this recipe super easy by having everything go in the slow cooker. Feel free to use your favorite marinara sauce for this chicken parmesan recipe or our homemade marinara sauce. We also love the 365 organic fat-free marinara sauce. Either way, both will work great in this recipe!
Which Slow Cooker Should I Use?
I wanted to share this information with you in case you did not know. I researched slow cookers and found out that many of them are known to leach lead into your food! This is why I use a slow cooker that is free from lead, cadmium, PFOA, and PFAS.
How To Make Shredded Chicken Parmesan
If you don’t want to leave the chicken breasts whole, we also love to shred the chicken for this chicken parmesan. It ensures that you will get the sauce and cheese in each bite. To do this, shred the cooked chicken on a cutting board once it is done. Then, add it to the slow cooker for about 10 minutes to heat it up again. After that, melt the cheese and enjoy!
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HEALTHY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN PARMESAN
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian herbs
- 1 jar fat-free marinara sauce (or your favorite)
- 3 ounces lite mozzarella
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- fresh basil, optional
Instructions
- Place the 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Season both sides with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and Italian herbs.
- Pour one jar of fat-free marinara sauce or your favorite marinara sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked, which is 165℉. Optional: You can keep the chicken breasts whole. Or, once cooked, shred the chicken with a fork. Then, add it back to the slow cooker. Both options are great!
- Before removing the chicken, sprinkle the lite mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Put the lid back on the slow cooker to melt the cheese, which will take about 5 minutes. Top with fresh basil and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Marinara: Use your marinara sauce of choice for this recipe.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
