Name: Crockpot Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 shallots, chopped; ¼ cup Italian seasoning; ½ cup fresh basil leaves; 1 cup grated Parmesan; 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella or provolone; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1 cup Panko bread crumbs; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; fresh parsley or basil, chopped; 1 pound (16 ounces) hot cooked spaghetti, for serving; 1–2 Parmesan rinds; chili flakes; sea salt and black pepper; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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Chop the shallots

Chop the garlic

In the bowl of your crockpot, add the chicken, tomatoes, tomato paste, shallots, Italian seasoning, basil, and season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper

Add 1/2 cup of water and stir

Drop in 1-2 Parmesan rinds

Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2 hours

Crank the heat on the slow cooker to high

Remove the lid, stir, and shred the chicken

Stir in the 1/2 cup parmesan, then top with mozzarella/provolone

Cook for 20 minutes on HIGH, until the cheese is melted

Meanwhile, add the butter to a skillet with the Panko and garlic

Cook over medium heat until the butter browns and the panko is toasted

Remove from heat and mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan, then season with salt

Serve the sauce, chicken, and cheese over bowls of cooked spaghetti

Top with Parmesan crumbs and fresh basil, then enjoy!