Looking for an easy, comforting dinner the whole family will love? This Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken is creamy, flavorful, and topped with melty mozzarella for the perfect cheesy finish. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, this dish is a weeknight winner. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying, no-fuss meal that practically cooks itself!
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for extra flavor)
1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, to thicken sauce)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
Add to slow cooker: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Mix sauce: In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 2.5–3 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Shred or leave whole: You can shred the chicken for a creamy dish or leave the breasts whole.
Add cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella (and Parmesan if using) evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
(Optional) Thicken sauce: If sauce is too thin, stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Mix into the sauce and let cook for 10 more minutes on high until thickened.
Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Note:
For extra flavor, you can add sliced mushrooms or fresh spinach about 30 minutes before the cooking time is up. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) at the end and cook on high for 10 minutes until it thickens. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully!
