Best Slow Cooker Dinners
These slow cooker meals are delicious, healthy, and require low effort for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Ingredients
Crockpot Parmesan Chicken
- 1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, grated or, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooked angel hair pasta, for serving (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large (6 quart) slow cooker, place half of the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt. Place chicken breasts inside the slow cooker, top with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and pour remaining crushed tomatoes on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook, on low for 8 hours or 4 on high.
- Meanwhile, heat broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread in a thin, even layer on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until breadcrumbs are evenly golden brown.
- When chicken is cooked through, sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over top. Serve in bowls over pasta, if desired, topping the chicken with breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 chicken breast with 1 cup pasta and sauce | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 1mg
