Description
Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that promises to transform your busy weeknights into comforting culinary experiences. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in rich marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. With minimal prep time and the magic of slow cooking, you can enjoy a hearty meal that will impress family and friends alike. Whether served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, this dish is sure to be a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- 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 over the top.
- Continue cooking until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg