Description
Classic chicken parmesan delight promises restaurant-quality comfort on home plates. Crispy golden chicken breasts nestle under marinara and melted mozzarella, inviting diners to savor each hearty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken fillets (boneless, skinless)
- 4 cups (946 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Layer chicken fillets in the slow cooker, generously coating with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper to infuse deep, aromatic flavors.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes over the seasoned chicken, gently blending to create a harmonious cooking environment that will tenderize and enhance the meat’s natural essence.
- Slow Cooking: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches peak tenderness, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Shredding and Restructuring: Carefully remove chicken, using two forks to shred into delicate strands, then return the meat to the cooking liquid, ensuring every morsel is bathed in the savory broth.
- Creamy Transformation: Stir in heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, gently incorporating to create a luxurious, silky texture that elevates the dish’s overall richness and depth.
- Final Fusion: Simmer on low for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing the cheese to fully dissolve and the soup to reach a perfectly thickened consistency that tantalizes the palate.
- Serving Artistry: Ladle the creamy chicken parmesan into serving bowls, optionally garnishing with crisp croutons, fresh basil leaves, or a sprinkle of melting mozzarella to add visual and textural intrigue.
- Accompaniment: Serve alongside crusty bread or golden garlic toast, providing the ideal vehicle for savoring every last drop of this decadent culinary creation.
Notes
- Slow Cooker Magic: Perfectly tenderize chicken by maintaining consistent low heat, which breaks down proteins and ensures melt-in-your-mouth texture without drying out the meat.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Grate Parmesan fresh and add towards the end of cooking to prevent separating or becoming grainy, preserving its smooth, creamy consistency.
- Liquid Balance: Watch liquid levels during cooking to prevent soup from becoming too thick or dry, adding extra broth if needed to maintain desired consistency.
- Storage Wisdom: Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers, consuming within 3-4 days for optimal flavor and safety, and gently reheat to maintain soup’s luxurious texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 631 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg