Description
SLOW COOKER CHEESY MOZZARELLA CHICKEN is the ultimate comfort food, blending tender chicken breasts with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. This effortless recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, allowing you to enjoy the savory aroma as it fills your kitchen while your slow cooker does all the work. With just a handful of ingredients, this dish promises to delight both kids and adults alike. Serve it over pasta, rice, or in a sandwich for a meal that everyone will love. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet flavorful cheesy chicken dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Pour sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add shredded mozzarella and Parmesan on top of the chicken.
- Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW) or 3 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 812mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 115mg