Super flavorful Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan with a thick‚ not watery‚ tomato sauce and a crunchy Panko crumb topping. So easy! I am now convinced anything can be cooked and cooked well in a crock pot. Chicken Parmesan was one recipe I was sure could not be pulled off well in a slow cooker. I mean‚ how can you get that crispy‚ breaded coating? But this recipe from Cook’s Country‚ my go to source for classic recipes‚ solves that problem by adding a crispy Panko crumb topping after the chicken is cooked. Genius! Now granted‚ it’s not quite the same as eating a perfectly fried piece of chicken like this one. But it is the next best thing. There is a small amount of precooking for this recipe- sauteing the onions and garlic mainly. All in all this is a totally easy and hands off recipe for chicken parmesan. An easy sauce is made from the sautéed onion and garlic plus a whole can of tomato paste‚ seasonings‚ and diced tomatoes. Thick Tomato Sauce To keep the sauce from getting watery‚ as sauces tend to get in the crock pot‚ you start with an extra thick sauce and add some cornstarch. The result is a super flavorful and tomatoey  Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan with just the right amount of cheese and a crunchy Panko crumb topping. Chicken Parmesan was never so easy! How Long To Cook Chicken Breasts in Slow Cooker Chicken breasts typically take 3 to 4 hours to cook on LOW in a slow cooker but cooking times vary between different brands and models of slow cookers. Newer slow cookers run hotter than older ones. I don’t recommend cooking chicken breasts in HIGH in a slow cooker. It is too easy to overcook them which will make them dry and chewy. Make It Spicy Double or triple the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to make this recipe spicy. How To Serve Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan I love to serve this recipe with some spaghetti tossed with a little butter or olive oil and Parmesan cheese. For a side I like a garden salad with Creamy Italian Dressing or Lemon Butter Broccoli. ★★★★★What readers are saying Made this tonight for dinner. I got the Peyton Manning “chicken parm you taste so good” from the whole crew. Success and a much healthier version I might add. Thank you so much for the recipe! More Slow Cooker Italian Recipes Slow Cooker Sausage Lasagna Slow Cooker Spicy Meatballs and Marinara Williams Sonoma Slow Cooker Lasagna Crock Pot Baked Ziti Slow Cooker Spaghetti Casserole Follow my Crock Pot Pinterest Board and never run out of ideas for things to make in your slow cooker. Never miss a recipe. Follow Spicy Southern Kitchen on Facebook and Instagram. Print Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Super flavorful Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan with a thick‚ not watery‚ tomato sauce and a crunchy Panko crumb topping. So easy! Course Dinner‚ Main DishCuisine ItalianKeyword chicken‚ slow cooker Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 4 hours hoursTotal Time 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 358kcal Author Christin Mahrlig Equipment6-quart slow cooker Ingredients6 boneless skinless chicken breastsSalt and pepper2 tablespoons olive oil‚ divided1 medium onion‚ diced1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste4 cloves garlic‚ minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes‚ I like to use fire-roasted‚ drained1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon water1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil1/2 cup Panko crumbs1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley InstructionsHeat 1 tablespoon of oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add onion‚ tomato paste‚ garlic‚ oregano‚ red pepper flakes‚ 1/4 teaspoon salt. and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until onions are softened and tomato paste is rust in color‚ about 4 minutes.Transfer onion-tomato paste mixture to a lightly greased crock pot (or use a crock pot liner) and stir in drained diced tomatoes.Dissolve the cornstarch in the 1 tablespoon of water and stir into the tomato sauce.Season chicken with salt and pepper and lay them on top of tomato mixture so that they are shingled and the tapered ends face the side of the crock pot with the control panel. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.Mix together mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle cheese mixture over chicken‚ place the lid back on and let sit in turned-off crock pot for 15 minutes to melt the cheese.Combine Panko crumbs and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook until nicely browned‚ stirring frequently. Transfer Panko crumbs to a bowl to cool and then add in remaining Parmesan cheese‚ the basil‚ 1/8 teaspoon salt‚ and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle on top of cheese and serve. NotesIf your chicken breasts are really large and thick‚ I recommend using 3 and cutting each one in half horizontally to form 2 thinner pieces. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs. NutritionCalories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 1031mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 871IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 3mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Recipe adapted from Cook’s Country  Originally posted March 26‚ 2015. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. The post Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.