Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sloppy Joes Recipe
This simple recipe features ground chicken simmersed in a rich marinara sauce with garlic, herbs, and melty cheese, all piled onto toasted buns for the ultimate comfort food.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 532kcal
Equipment
- 3 qt slow cooker or larger
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken*
- 1½ cups marinara sauce
- 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese* divided
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup seasoned panko crumbs toasted (optional)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil or avocado
Instructions
- Place 1 lb ground chicken* into greased slow cooker
- Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to break up the chicken
- Add in1½ cups marinara sauce, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt
- stir to fully combine
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- If using 1 cup seasoned panko crumbs , mix with 2 tablespoon olive oil sand place on a baking tray. Toast in a 350℉ oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown
- When chicken is cooked through, remove lid and stir again to combine all ingredients fully.
- Sprinkle toasted bread crumbs (if using) and remaining Mozzarella shreds over the top, cover, and continue to cook for a few more minutes - just until added cheese is fully melted.
- Serve promptly
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Notes
*I think ground chicken with a higher fat content tastes better when slow cooker. I always opt for 93% lean.
*For best results, if you are buying your mozzarella already shredded, opt for one that states on the package that it melts well.
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1475mg | Potassium: 985mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 906IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 461mg | Iron: 3mg
