Grandma’s Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Grandma always said the slow cooker was “the closest thing to magic a kitchen ever got,” and her Chicken Parmesan Pasta proved it every time. Early in the morning she’d place chicken thighs, marinara, onions, garlic, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning into the crock, letting the house fill slowly with the kind of aroma that made you feel safe. Hours later, the chicken would fall apart at the touch of a fork, ready to welcome freshly cooked pasta into its bubbling red sauce. She’d finish it with mozzarella, Parmesan, and her signature modern twist, breadcrumbs toasted in olive oil until golden and crisp. By the time the cheese melted, the whole dish tasted like comfort on a budget, proof that simple ingredients and patience could still make a meal worth remembering.Estimated total: $9.85 / Approx. per serving: $2.46
Ingredients
Method
Method
- Place chicken, marinara, onion, garlic, and seasoning in slow cooker. 2. Cook LOW 5–6 hours. 3. Shred chicken. 4. Cook pasta separately. 5. Stir pasta into chicken mixture. 6. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs. 7. Cover until cheese melts.
Modern Touch: Toast the breadcrumbs in olive oil before sprinkling them over the top.
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