Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan and Pasta is everything you love in one pot. Chicken, tomato sauce, and pasta topped with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese
You can make pasta dishes in the slow cooker like this recipe, Olive Garden Chicken Pasta, Slow Cooker Pasta Puttanesca or even Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Pasta.
This easy crockpot chicken parmesan is one of the first recipes on the blog and one of the most popular. You can’t make crispy chicken parmesan in the slow cooker (you’ll end up with soggy breadcrumbs), but you can make an outrageous chicken pasta with all the saucy and cheese flavors you’d expect.
Recipe Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts – We aren’t using fried patties in this recipe. Boneless chicken breasts will shred up great and go perfectly with the sauce, pasta, and cheese.
- Pasta Sauce – You can use your favorite pasta sauce. We love Ragu, Raos, or even Newman’s Own Marinara sauce.
- Seasonings – Salt, pepper, and oregano. You can use Italian Seasoning if you have that on hand.
- Penne pasta – Cook according to package directions and add to slow cooker at the end of the cooking time.
- Cheeses – Mozzarella and a touch of parmesan cheese top this dish.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – Add the chicken to the slow cooker and sprinkle over the salt, pepper, and oregano.
Step Two -Pour over the pasta sauce. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
Step Three – Shred the chicken with two forks. Cook the pasta on the stovetop according to the package directions.
Step Four – Stir the drained pasta into the chicken and sauce. Sprinkle over the mozzarella cheese and then the parmesan.
Step Five – Place the lid back on the slow cooker just long enough for the cheese to melt; this usually takes 15 minutes.
Step Six – Serve and enjoy!
What to serve this with:
I often think about what my favorite restaurant would serve with the dish when I’m picking sides. Here are my favorites for this dish:
- Sauteed Broccoli or Asparagus
- Ceaser salad
- Breadsticks, French rolls, or garlic bread.
- Don’t forget about dessert! Such as tiramisu or strawberry gelato!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! You can put the raw thawed chicken in the slow cooker. No need to brown it; the crockpot will do all the work.
You can use rotini, rigatoni, bow-tie, or even spaghetti noodles in this dish. I do not recommend using egg noodles.
Place the cooked and cooled pasta into freezer ziplock bags or plastic containers. Store in the fridge for three days or in the freezer for three months.
The best way to reheat this parmesan chicken pasta is to place a single serving in a microwavable bowl and cook for 2 minutes or until heated through.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan and Pasta
Ingredients:
- 48 oz Ragu Pasta Sauce (two 24-oz. jars)
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. oregano (or Italian Seasoning)
- 1 lb. penne pasta cooked according to package directions
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Add the chicken to a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Sprinkle over the salt, pepper, and oregano. Pour over the pasta sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- When the cooking time is done, prepare the pasta on the stove-top according to the package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, shred the chicken with two forks. You can do this right in the slow cooker.
- Drain the pasta very well. Add the pasta to the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker. Stir. Flatten the pasta out into an even layer. Sprinkle over the shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Cover for 15 more minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Shae says
I’ve been wanting to make chicken parm for a while but haven’t been able to with my 11 month old constantly being attached to my hip so I’m super excited to see how this turns out tonight! Slow cooker meals are this mamas best friend! I’m not cook savy enough to have known this could be made in the crock pot before now haha.
Brooke says
It tasted fantastic! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Sarah Olson says
That is great to hear Brooke!
Ashley says
Should I boil the chicken so it doesn’t make the sauce runny and also get the extra fat off?
Sarah Olson says
I wouldn’t, you can cut any fat off the chicken. I think the juices from the chicken make the sauce the perfect consistency. It’s like adding a touch of chicken broth.
Tim says
I’m cooking it in high right now for 4 hrs. I’ll let you know how it turns out
Sarah Olson says
Thanks Tim!
Emily says
How can you change the recipe so it only serves two people ? can you use non- chunky tomatoe sauce if you wanted too ?
Rox says
I’m trying to make this recipe with only 2 ppl also. Did anyone reply to your question?
Alexis Bowling says
Hi! Did you end up trying it for two people? I’m wanting to try it tonight for my son and I.
Amber says
Is there a way too cook this in the oven? How high of a temperature would it be?
Sara says
Is there any reason not to cook on high for 3 hours instead?
Sarah Olson says
I don’t see why not! Let us know how it works for you. 🙂
Suzie says
I am trying on 3 hrs today since I just remembered that I should make dinner! Let’s see what happens at 6 pm!
Sarah Olson says
Keep the lid on and it may be ready 🙂
Jessica says
How did it turn out if you cooked it on high?
crichards819gmailcom says
I bet this would be great with a nice Ceasar salad on the side! Can’t wait to try it this Sunday!
Ashley Wright says
What is the serving size? 1 cup?
Sarah Olson says
It would be more than a cup with the chicken and pasta. Not sure exactly how much, sorry!
Stacey says
made this tonight. it was really good and easy. thanks!
Teresa says
I am making this right now. I am adding zucchini to it for some extra vegies. I can’t wait for dinner.
Regan says
This would be really good with some roasted Italian breadcrumbs on top to get that breaded chicken parm feel