Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

My kids and I love crock pot meals. Coming home to the fabulous smells and dinner being ready is near perfection! With busy weeknights, I try to make crock pot meals at least a couple of times. Here are some of my tried-and-true crock pot recipes to help you navigate your busy week: Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken, Slow Cooker Italian Chicken and Potatoes, and Slow Cooker Italian Beef.

Italian Night Dinner Idea with Parmesan Chicken

We had an Italian night at our house last night, and with one bite of this, it was an instant favorite! I love chicken parmesan but hate the hassle of making it. This chicken parmesan recipe was so EASY to throw together, and tastes amazing! The breading is delicious, and the chicken just shreds apart because it is cooked perfectly. I swear that everything is better in a crockpot. I served garlic parmesan pull-apart bread as a side and my favorite Caesar salad. This meal was a winner!

Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Recipe

This recipe requires only a few simple ingredients, which I bet you already have in your kitchen. Serve it over some spaghetti, and you’re ready to go! For exact measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Boneless skinless chicken: This is your protein base and the star of the show. Eggs: Used to act as a binding agent to get the bread crumbs to stick to the chicken. Whole Milk: Keeps the chicken moist while helping the eggs bind the bread crumbs to the chicken. Italian Bread Crumbs: Provides a crispy texture while adding Italian flavor. Parmesan Cheese: Adds a sharp, nutty flavor and helps create the crunchy texture of the chicken’s breading. Salt: Enhances the flavors in the dish. Black Pepper: Provides a little spice and enhances flavor. Olive Oil: Helps the breading become the perfect golden brown during the cooking process. Marinara Sauce: Keeps the chicken moist and adds a robust tomato-based flavor. Mozzarella Cheese: Melts over the chicken beautifully and ads a creamy rich flavor.

How do I Make Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan?

Take a few minutes to bread and fry the chicken, then throw everything into your crock pot. That’s really all it takes. Once everything is ready, you can boil some spaghetti noodles or penne pasta, and dinner is served!

Pan-Fry the Coating: Don’t skip pan-frying the coating on the chicken! This is essential to getting that crispy coating like classic chicken parmesan. Marinara: You can use a jar of your favorite marinara, or make my Homemade Marinara Serve: Serve this dish in shallow bowls with your preferred pasta, or slice the chicken up and make a marinara chicken sandwich. It’s also excellent on its own! Garnish: You can garnish this with a few sprigs of fresh basil or parsley.

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat: You can reheat your chicken parmesan in the microwave at 30-second intervals until the desired temperature is reached. You can also reheat it in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes. I love reheating things I want crispy in my air fryer. For this chicken parmesan, set your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 4 minutes.