Description
Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken is a delightful, hands-off dish that transforms tender chicken breasts into a comfort food masterpiece. Smothered in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings where you want to impress without the stress. With just 10 minutes of prep time, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, allowing you to relax and enjoy quality time with family or friends. Versatile and customizable, you can add your favorite ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs to make it your own. Serve it over pasta, rice, or even in tacos for a delicious meal that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken broth, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour sauce mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- In the last 30 minutes, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- 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 (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg