Description
Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken is a comforting and delicious dish that brings together tender chicken breasts, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella—all effortlessly cooked in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to enjoy a hearty meal with minimal prep time. Just season, combine, and let the slow cooker do the magic while you relax or tend to other tasks. With its creamy texture and savory flavors, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. Customizable with your favorite herbs and spices, it’s a versatile meal that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or fresh salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until fully cooked.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the chicken to melt.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg