Description
Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken is a deliciously simple dish that brings rich Italian flavors right to your dinner table. Tender chicken breasts are slowly cooked in a savory marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a comforting meal that will impress your family and friends. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, as it requires minimal prep time and offers maximum flavor. Serve it over pasta, rice, or even in sandwiches for a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
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, then place them in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning; pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken. Continue cooking until melted.
- 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 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg