Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan is a quick and easy take on traditional Chicken Parmesan! Tender, juicy chicken breasts that are seasoned with Italian Breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Then they are cooked in your slow cooker with Mozzarella cheese and spaghetti sauce. Serve these over spaghetti noodles for a quick and easy dinner recipe!

One thing I love to do is take classic recipes and figure out ways to make them super easy like this Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan. Complicated cooking is so not my thing! So, of course, I had to come up with ways to make it easier. Did you see my Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan recipe? That one is super quick, but I know not everyone has an air fryer, but I bet you have a crock pot!

I love trying out new gadgets in the kitchen, but I am still completely devoted to my crock pot. It never fails me! I just love that I can prep dinner like this Chicken Parmesan and then let it simmer all day so when it’s time for dinner everything is pretty much ready to go.

Serve it with spaghetti and some Olive Garden Breadsticks on the side – I know you’re family will love it!

Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

• This crock pot chicken parmesan is such a great dinner! It’s quick and easy, family-friendly and so comforting. I hope you add it to your dinner rotation.
• Easily prep this meal in the morning and then dinner is ready in the evening. It’s mostly hands-off, except for the last 20 minutes or so.
• The flavors in slow cooker chicken parmesan are so yummy! This recipe is perfect for a cozy evening, especially during winter.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

• Egg – You’ll need to use an egg to make an egg wash for the chicken. This helps the breading adhere to the meat.
• Italian seasoned breadcrumbs – If you don’t have Italian breadcrumbs, you can use regular and season with Italian seasoning.
• Shredded Parmesan cheese – For the best flavor, shred your own parmesan cheese.
• Salt and black pepper – Season up this dish with some salt and pepper.
• Boneless skinless chicken breasts – This is the cut of meat to use to make chicken parm. You can also use chicken tenders!
• Shredded mozzarella cheese – I recommend shredding your own mozzarella for the most gooey and melty results.
• Spaghetti sauce – Either jarred sauce or homemade would work. You can use marinara sauce too!
• Shredded Italian cheese blend – I know three types of cheese may seem like a lot, but it really makes all the difference in this recipe.
• Spaghetti – You can use a different type of pasta in this recipe if you want. Angel hair pasta works great.

How to Make Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan

Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Then combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a separate small bowl. Dip the chicken breasts in the egg and then coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.

Place the chicken in the crock pot. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top of the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top of the cheese.

Set the crock pot to low and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 hours. Then sprinkle the Italian cheese blend over the top and cook for another 10 minutes.

While the chicken finishes cooking, boil the spaghetti following the package instructions. Drain the pasta and then pile the noodles on the plates.

Top with Chicken Parmesan and enjoy!

Can you put raw chicken in slow cooker?

Yes, you can cook raw chicken in the slow cooker. Slow cookers, whether they are set to cook on “high” or “low”, reach a high enough temperature to kill any bacteria so it is safe to cook raw chicken.

The key to cooking chicken is to cook it to a temperature of 165 degrees F, so if you are in doubt you can always use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your chicken once it’s done cooking. There are so many different slow cooker and crock pot models it’s always a good idea to check your manufacturer guide for more information, too!

Can you put frozen chicken in crock pot?

Yes you can cook frozen chicken in your slow cooker, too! Frozen chicken will take longer to cook – usually about 50% longer than it takes to cook fresh chicken. For this recipe, I always use fresh chicken since you have to bread it first. I have not used frozen chicken before so I’m not sure how it would work for chicken parm in the crock pot.

Can you cook pasta in a crock pot?

You can very easily cook pasta in the crock pot! I’ve done it before in recipes like my Crock Pot Spaghetti and Crock Pot Mac & Cheese. When you cook pasta in the slow cooker you need to have the right amount of liquid for it to cook properly. For this chicken parmesan recipe, I cook the pasta separately because you don’t want the breaded chicken submerged in a bunch of liquid with the pasta.

What to Serve with Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

Serve with a simple side salad for a really easy meal! Or, make some gooey cheesy garlic bread or air fryer garlic bread. Olive garden breadsticks are always a good choice too.

Add some veggies into the mix by serving this dish with roasted vegetables or glazed carrots.

This Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan is such a great dinner! Quick and easy, family-friendly and so comforting – I hope you add it to your dinner rotation. I think you’re going to love it! Looking for more easy crock pot recipes? I’ve got so many other great recipes for you to try!

If you are like me you love simple Crock Pot meals to get you through the night. Here are a few of my favorite dinners that are family approved!

More Easy Crock Pot Recipes!

• Crock Pot BBQ Chicken is perfect for so many different uses and recipes.
• This Crock Pot Beef and Noodle Soup is a go-to, hearty meal for cold winter nights.
• Make Crock Pot Garlic Chicken Alfredo Lasagna when you’re craving a comfort food classic.
• These Crock Pot Swedish Meatballs are just to die for! So easy and so yummy.