I’ve said it before, but I will say it again. There is something very tenderized about chicken that has slowly cooked over a tomato marinade like spaghetti sauce, for example.
This recipe is a staple in our house. It is quick and easy to prepare as well as delicious.
Ingredients:
- 4-6 good size chicken breasts (or your favorite chicken parts)
- 2 jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce
- your favorite pasta (we like egg noodles for this)
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
Drop your chicken breasts in the crockpot.
As you can see, mine were frozen- which totally rocks.
Pour the spaghetti sauce over the chicken breasts.
I use two jars because I use the sauce over our pasta as well once it is done cooking. If you are opting out of the pasta or do not want sauce on your pasta, one jar of sauce is sufficient.
Excuse the splattering photograph….
With two jars the chicken is completely covered.
Put the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10.
Once the chicken is done, it will be steamy. (See the steam?)
Oh, it is amazing!
Meanwhile, the last 20 minutes or so of chicken cook time, prepare your noodles according to the package directions.
Once the noodles are done, serve the chicken over top the noddles.
Scoop a couple spoonfuls of spaghetti sauce over the chicken.
Top with shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese.
Easy breezy.
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- 4-6 good size chicken breasts (or your favorite chicken parts)
- 2 jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce
- your favorite pasta (we like egg noodles for this)
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese
- Drop your chicken in the crockpot.Frozen totally rocks.
- Pour the spaghetti sauce over the chicken.
- Put the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10.
- The last 20 minutes or so of chicken cook time, prepare your noodles according to the package directions.
- Once the noodles are done, serve the chicken over top the noddles.
- Scoop a couple spoonfuls of spaghetti sauce over the chicken.
- Top with shredded Parmesan or mozzarella cheese.
- Enjoy!
I use two jars, because I use the sauce over our pasta as well once it is done cooking. If you are opting out of the pasta or do not want sauce on your pasta, one jar of sauce is sufficient.
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Thanks for sharing…I am going to try these!!
This looks great – and easy! I’m craving crockpot recipes now that we have officially entered Fall. Thanks!
I am always on the lookout for crockpot recipes! Thanks!
sounds awesome
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I made this today, and also linked back to you on my blog – http://blog.funandfreesouthflorida.com/2011/10/05/get-those-picky-kids-to-eat—recipes-on-pinterest.aspx
Thanks!
Jen
I’m planning on trying this recipe this week. I have made two previously posted recipes, the Crock Pot Lemon Chicken and the Crock Pot Chicken Enchiladas, and both were big hits with my family. Thanks so much, Crystal!
You just made my day, Tam! I really appreciate your feedback.
I hope your family enjoys this one too. It really has great flavor and is so easy.
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i love this, and do it a lot–last night, in fact!
to “up the ante” but not the work (ha!) I also add in:
1 small bag frozen mixed bell peppers and onions
1 can black olives (omit olives if your family doesn’t like them.)
but adding these really makes the dish seem complex and i always get compliments!
What an excellent solution Ruthie to add frozen onions and bell peppers. I like that and will certainly be trying it.
Thanks so much for sharing (and reading!).
You weren’t kidding! That really is easy! Thanks for sharing.:) We might try that one.:)
Crystal, this is a great Crock Pot meal that we will really enjoy! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have had a great week end and come back soon!
Miz Helen
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It’s in the crock pot right now!! Love an easy “on-hand ingredient” recipe for the crock pot! Thanks!
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