Crockpot Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1/4 cup Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- chili flakes
- sea salt and black pepper
- 1-2 Parmesan rinds
- 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
Instructions
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1. 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. Stir it. Drop in 1-2 Parmesan rinds. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 2 hours.2. 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.3. 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 and mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan. Season with salt. 4. Serve the sauce, chicken, and cheese over bowls of cooked spaghetti. Top with Parmesan crumbs and fresh basil. Enjoy!
20 min
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)




