Chicken Parmesan was invented in 1950s New York by Italian immigrants who couldn't afford veal cutlets.
Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe
Enjoy Chicken Parmesan Pasta Bake any day of the week thanks to this amazing Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe. This is the best one pot meal.
Prep
10
min
Cook
480
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 1 cans crushed tomatoes (28 oz each)
- 1 pound Rotini pasta (cooked)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning in the crock pot.
- 2
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 3
Shred the chicken and stir back in the crock pot.
- 4
Stir in the cooked pasta and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 5
Top with parmesan cheese.
- 6
Cover and cook until cheese is melted.
- 7
Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the bread crumbs until they are a dark brown color.
- 8
Sprinkle the sautéed bread crumbs over the pasta. Serve and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook pasta to 1-2 minutes under package directions (al dente minus) since it will continue cooking in the crock pot and absorb sauce, preventing mushy texture.timing1-2 minutes under
- ✓Shred chicken when internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F using two forks in opposite directions to create longer, more sauce-absorbing fibers.technique165°F
- ✓Toast breadcrumbs in butter at medium heat (325°F pan temperature) for 3-4 minutes until golden brown to create a crunchy contrast that won't get soggy from steam.technique325°F, 3-4 minutes
- ✓Add mozzarella in the final 15 minutes of cooking to prevent protein separation and oil release that occurs when cheese is heated too long above 180°F.timing15 minutes, 180°F
- ✓Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water before draining because its 2-3% starch content helps bind the sauce to pasta and prevents separation.technique2-3% starch content
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