Description
Tender and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches made with juicy chicken breasts simmered in rich marinara sauce and Italian seasonings, topped with melted mozzarella cheese on toasted ciabatta rolls. An easy make-ahead meal perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
Sauce and Cheese
- 24 oz. Marinara Sauce (Rao’s Brand recommended)
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
For Serving
- Ciabatta rolls or hamburger buns
- Mozzarella cheese slices
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder evenly over the chicken breasts to infuse flavor.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour the marinara sauce over the seasoned chicken, making sure the chicken is well covered. Then sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top for added richness.
- Cook the chicken: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook the chicken on LOW heat for 6 hours until tender and fully cooked.
- Shred the chicken: After cooking, remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, mixing it with the sauce.
- Toast the bread: Lightly toast the ciabatta rolls or hamburger buns until golden and warm.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Pile the shredded chicken mixture onto each toasted bun and top with slices of mozzarella cheese. The residual heat will gently melt the cheese.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the sandwiches warm for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil or oregano before serving.
- You can substitute the marinara sauce with your favorite homemade tomato sauce.
- To make it lower calorie, use whole wheat buns and reduced-fat cheese.
- Leftover shredded chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Optional: Broil the assembled sandwiches for 1-2 minutes to melt and brown the mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
