slow cooker chicken parmesan

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 6 pieces
• 24 oz jar marinara sauce
• 14 oz Italian style diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• pasta (optional)

Instructions

1. Place chicken bottom of slow cooker. Stir together marinara, tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning; pour over chicken. 
2. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or chicken is tender. 
3. Sprinkle parmesan over chicken;  cover and cook on high an additional 30 mins to melt cheese.
4. In a medium skillet, melt butter; add bread crumbs and garlic salt. Cook 4 mins or until golden brown; stirring often. 
5. Before serving, sprinkle bread crumb mixture and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese over chicken. Serve with pasta.