Description
Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken is your go-to recipe for a comforting and delicious meal that comes together effortlessly. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, making this dish a family favorite. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a special gathering, this easy slow cooker recipe combines the best of Italian flavors with the convenience of hands-off cooking. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up every bit of that delectable sauce. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, you’ll love how simple it is to create this satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine marinara sauce, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover 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 piece (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg