“These are a go-to for us. They’re very simple to throw together and full of flavor!” – Renee
“I need more recipes like this in my life,” I told my husband, as he and the kids scarfed down slider after slider. When I can just dump a few ingredients in a slow cooker, and a healthy and kid-friendly meal magically appears at dinner time…I’M IN!
Ingredients for Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Look no further for a slow cooker, chicken dump-and-go meal idea. The simplicity of this dinner will have you doing victory laps around your house. There isn’t any prep before placing the very few ingredients in the slow cooker either.
Here are the 5 ingredients you need:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, fresh or frozen Jar of your favorite marinara (or Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce ) Slider wheat buns or rolls (or homemade Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns ) Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese Provolone cheese slices (or mozzarella cheese slices) Optional: pre-minced garlic and Italian seasoning (to add to the crockpot)
How long do they take in the slow cooker?
After you dump all of your ingredients into the slow cooker, how long do you have to wait until dinner? You might be surprised at the answer.
In fact, we wrote an entire post about how long to cook chicken in the slow cooker because so many people are doing it wrong! After loads of recipe testing, we have found that chicken breast is done after 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 hours in the slow cooker.
This will vary on the type of slow cooker but it’s done quicker than you think!
P.S. We have a fabulous lineup of 15+ amazing dump and go slow cooker recipes ready for you to browse through. Hop over!
Can I make this in the Instant Pot?
Let’s say you aren’t home around the time these Chicken Parmesan Sliders need to go into the slow cooker.
You can have Chicken Parmesan Sliders done in minutes using your Instant Pot! In fact, we have done the work and converted the recipe for you. Hop over to our Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Sliders recipe here .
How Do I Make This Into a Freezer Meal?
As with so many of our hundreds of freezer meal recipes , Chicken Parmesan Sliders freeze well. You have some options on how to make this a freezer meal.
Option 1: Prepare and Freeze Before Cooking
To Freeze:
Place raw chicken and marinara (and any optional seasonings) into a freezer-safe container or zip top bag and freeze. You can also wrap up the cheese slices and rolls tightly and freeze. Keep all ingredients in a grocery sack in the freezer, so the meal components are together.
To Prepare:
When ready to cook, thaw everything in the fridge for 24-48 hours. Place chicken & marinara into the slow cooker and follow steps 3-4.
Option 2: Freeze After Cooking
To Freeze :
Fully cook and cool the chicken. Place in a freezer-safe container or zip top bag. You can also wrap up the cheese slices and rolls tightly and freeze. Keep all ingredients in a grocery sack in the freezer, so the meal components are together.
To Prepare:
When ready to cook, thaw everything in the fridge for 24-48 hours. If chicken is still partially frozen, use the defrost setting on the microwave. Warm chicken mixture over medium-low on the stove stirring occasionally, in a slow cooker on low setting, or in the microwave. Serve according to the instructions in Step 4 of the recipe.
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Side Dish Ideas
Here are side dish ideas that go well with Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Garlicky Green Beans
Maple Glazed Carrots
6-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Oven Roasted Broccoli
More Slider Recipes
We are big fans of sliders because they are perfect for families (since kids can be smaller eaters) and can stretch a food budget pretty far. Here are some of the other slider recipes on our site.
BBQ Chicken Sliders
Mini Chicken Burgers with Herbs
Italian Sliders
Ham and Cheese Sliders
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Chicken Parmesan Sliders
Just put a few ingredients in to the crockpot and you’ll have one of your favorite meals for a busy night!
Yield: 12 sliders (about 6 servings)
Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 3 hours Total: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Ingredients
1 1/2 – 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 jar (24 ounce) or 3 cups all-natural marinara sauce (or make your own )
Optional: 2 teaspoons fresh pre-minced garlic
Optional: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed in hand
12 slider wheat buns or rolls (or make your own )
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
6 slices of Provolone cheese, cut into fourths (sub: Mozzarella cheese slices)
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Instructions
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Lightly season all sides of chicken with salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, marinara sauce, garlic (optional), and Italian seasoning (optional) to a slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 2 1/2 – 3 hours. Chicken is done when it shreds easily and is white all the way through (or registers 165°F internally). Shred with two forks.
Optional : Preheat the broiler. Open up the buns and place them on a sheet pan, insides facing up. Broil for 1-2 minutes, until toasted. Watch closely so they don’t burn!
To build a sandwich place some hot shredded chicken on a bun, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, top with two little pieces of Provolone or Mozzarella cheese, and pop the top of the bun in place.* Enjoy!
*If you’d like, place the sliders (open faced) on the sheet pan and broil for a 1 minute to melt the cheese.
Freeze For Later:
Option #1 (Uncooked): Place raw chicken and marinara (and any optional seasonings) into a freezer-safe container or gallon-sized freezer bag and freeze. You can also wrap up the cheese slices and rolls tightly and freeze. Keep all ingredients in a grocery sack in the freezer, so the meal components are together.
Option #2 (Fully Cooked): Fully cook, shred, and cool the chicken. Place in a freezer-safe container or zip top bag. You can also wrap up the cheese slices and rolls tightly and freeze. Keep all ingredients in a grocery sack in the freezer, so the meal components are together.
Prepare From Frozen:
Option #1 (Uncooked): Thaw everything in the fridge for 24-48 hours. Place chicken and marinara into the slow cooker and follow steps 3-4.
Option #2 (Fully Cooked): Thaw everything in the fridge for 24-48 hours. If chicken is still partially frozen, use the defrost setting on the microwave. Warm chicken mixture over medium-low on the stove, in a slow cooker on low setting, or in the microwave. Serve according to the instructions in Step 4 above.
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