Crockpot Chicken Marinara
Crockpot Chicken Marinara is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This effortless dish features tender chicken simmering in savory marinara sauce, topped with gooey mozzarella cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic, delivering a delightful blend of flavors without the fuss. Whether served over pasta, rice, or enjoyed on its own, this recipe is versatile enough to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Season with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour marinara sauce over seasoned chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and cover again for an additional 10-15 minutes until melted.
- Serve over pasta or rice, or enjoy as is!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg