Crockpot Hen Parmesan. – Half Baked Harvest

A simple, hands-off dinner everybody will love! This comforting rooster Parmesan is slow-cooked in a flavorful Italian tomato sauce with garlic and contemporary basil. Simply earlier than serving, sprinkle on mozzarella and let it get completely melty. Prime the whole lot with buttery Parmesan bread crumbs and serve the rooster, sauce, and cheese over bowls of spaghetti. So easy, really easy, and so delish — the proper healthful meal to return house to after a busy day.

In relation to making rooster Parmesan at house, I are likely to keep away from it. Truthfully, I in all probability make a traditional rooster Parmesan two, possibly 3 times a 12 months. I don’t love that you must bread the rooster after which pan-fry it in sizzling oil — it’s just a bit too time-consuming and messy for a typical weeknight. I feel lots of us really feel the identical approach! You actually should be within the temper (and have the vitality) to make it.

That being mentioned, my brothers love rooster Parmesan. So I wished to create a neater, cozier model — and naturally, I turned to the crockpot. I’m all about hands-off cooking proper now: much less prep, much less work, and completely easy however nonetheless extremely scrumptious. It’s not at all times simple to realize, however this slow-cooked rooster Parmesan is so, so good. I added a couple of particular touches that make it additional flavorful and actually scrumptious.

Full disclosure — this isn’t your conventional rooster Parmesan, however the flavors are simply the identical. It’s lighter, easier, and much more comforting. We love that, after all!

You simply can’t beat a comfy crockpot dinner this time of 12 months — it’s the final word consolation meals made simple.

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Elements – for the Crockpot 

• rooster breasts
• canned crushed tomatoes – love Italian fashion
• tomato paste
• shallots
• Italian seasoning
• contemporary basil – be at liberty to make use of dried basil if obligatory!
• chili flakes
• parmesan rind – if in case you have one mendacity round, use it!
• contemporary grated parmesan
• complete milk mozzarella or provolone cheese – I combine them

For Topping 

• salted butter
• panko breadcrumbs
• garlic
• parmesan

For Serving 

• contemporary parsley or basil – or use each
• cooked spaghetti – or your favourite pasta!

The Instruments

For this recipe, you’ll want a crockpot, a small skillet, and a pleasant large pot for boiling spaghetti on the finish.

The Steps

Step 1: Prep the Hen

Prepare the rooster within the bowl of your crockpot. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, shallots, Italian seasoning, basil, and season with chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

Pour in a splash of water — or for much more taste, use broth, pink wine, or white wine. (I often simply use water.) Give the whole lot a fast combine to mix.

Step 2: Sluggish Prepare dinner the Hen

Cowl and prepare dinner on low for a couple of hours, or on excessive for a few hours for those who’re quick on time.

About 20 minutes earlier than dinner, take away the lid and shred the rooster — it ought to crumble simply. Add the cheeses and allow them to soften proper over the rooster and sauce.

Step 3: Make the Parmesan Crumbs

Whereas the cheese melts, take a couple of minutes to make the crumbs — it’s so value it!

In a small skillet, soften the butter over medium warmth. Add the panko breadcrumbs and garlic, toasting till the butter turns golden and the crumbs are aromatic. Stir within the Parmesan cheese and take away from the warmth.

Step 4: To Serve

Boil the spaghetti, then toss it with butter and contemporary basil. Spoon the rooster, sauce, and melted cheese over every bowl of pasta. Prime with the crispy Parmesan breadcrumbs and loads of contemporary parsley (and further basil for those who’d like!).

Suggestions

Serve this cozy crockpot rooster parmesan with selfmade garlic bread — belief me, it’s value it and so yummy with the rooster Parmesan! Add a easy fall salad on the aspect for a dinner that’s easy, comforting, and utterly scrumptious.

In search of different sluggish cooked fall recipes? Listed here are a couple of concepts: 

Pink Wine Cranberry Braised Brief Ribs

Sluggish Cooker Pink Wine Braised Brief Rib Pasta

Sluggish Cooker Coq au Vin with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Cider Braised Brief Ribs with Caramelized Onions

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