Chicken Parmesan

Freezer friendly chicken parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

For a classic Italian-American favorite, try our Chicken Parmesan recipe - featuring juicy, tender chicken smothered in a rich tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Its everything you love in one pot.
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Cooking Method Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Oven
Protien Type Chicken
Diet Gluten Free, Macro-Friendly
Servings 4 people

EQUIPMENT

1 Gallon Freezer Bag

Ingredients
  

Add to Gallon Freezer Bag:

  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts
  • 2 (15 oz) cans Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Add Day of Cooking:

  • 3/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions
 

To Freeze and Cook Later:

  • Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and date.
  • Add all ingredients to the freezer bag EXCEPT mozzarella cheese.
  • Carefully remove as much air as possible, seal and freeze for up to three months

Slow Cooker:

  • Empty the thawed contents of the bag into a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

Pressure Cooker:

  • Empty contents of bag into a pressure cooker, add 1/4 cup liquid.
  • Turn the pressure to high and cook for 20 minutes, quick pressure release.

Oven:

  • Thaw the meal overnight in the fridge. Pull the meal out of the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes prior to baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Empty the contents of the bag into a glass 9x13 pan. Bake for 30-45 minutes or to an internal temperature of 165.

Additional Instructions:

  • Stir sauce and top the chicken with 3/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese, allow cheese to melt before serving.
    3/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • *Optional: Can remove the chicken from sauce, top with the 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and broil or air fry for a crispy finish.
  • Serve chicken and sauce over your favorite pasta with a side salad or other non-starchy vegetable.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 36gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1061mgPotassium: 1092mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 356mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Printable Bag Label Instructions: Click the link below to download the recipe label. Afterward, print it out and tape it to the freezer bag with clear shipping tape for convenient labeling.
**Please note: Bag labels are based on the original recipe. If you’ve adjusted the serving sizes, the cooking time and ingredient amounts on the label may no longer be accurate.
Chicken Parmesan Bag Label
Freezer friendly chicken parmesan

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