Here’s a creamy, melty, and super easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken recipe — perfect for a comforting, no-fuss dinner. Just dump, cook, and enjoy!
🧀 Slow Cooker Cheesy Mozzarella Chicken
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4–6 hours on LOW or 2½–3½ hours on HIGH
🛒 Ingredients:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
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½ cup chicken broth (or water)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for extra flavor)
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Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
🧑🍳 Instructions:
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Add to slow cooker:
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. -
Mix the sauce:
In a bowl, stir together the soup, sour cream, broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken. -
Cook:
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2½–3½ hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
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Don’t overcook — it will dry out!
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Add cheese:
Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the chicken in the last 15–20 minutes of cooking. Cover again until melted and gooey. -
Garnish & serve:
Top with fresh parsley and serve warm.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
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Over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies
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With crusty bread to soak up the sauce
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Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies
🔄 Variations:
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Use marinara instead of cream soup for an Italian-style version
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Swap mozzarella for provolone or a mozzarella-cheddar mix
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Add a splash of white wine or lemon juice for brightness