Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken
Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken breasts with rich, gooey mozzarella cheese. This effortless dish fills your home with mouthwatering aromas and is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal prep time and a few simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying, cheesy delight that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your slow cooker by lightly coating it with cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Place chopped onion and minced garlic over the seasoned chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, top with shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider browning the chicken in a skillet before slow cooking. You can customize this dish by using different cheeses or adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.