Easy Weeknight Slow Cooker Chicken Marinara
A simple and delicious slow cooker chicken marinara recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich marinara sauce, ready to serve over pasta or with a side of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
24 ounces marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer.
Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle the dried Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the marinara sauce.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil over the chicken and sauce, stirring gently to mix.
Serve the chicken marinara hot over cooked pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.