Slow Cooker Italian Dressing Chicken

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Italian Dressing Chicken is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Only 4 ingredients, plus a slow cooker, makes for an easy dinner!

This chicken recipe ends up so flavorful and moist. It makes a wonderful, creamy sauce too.

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About Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Slow cooker meals are my favorite to do on weeknights since I can let the slow cooker do all the work! Slow cooker hacks are great to make your meals go smoother.

Why This Italian Chicken Recipe is a Keeper

We love this recipe because it’s delicious and super easy to follow!

  • 10 Minute Prep: This recipe calls for 10 minutes of prep work before letting the crockpot take over.
  • Easy Ingredients: You will only need 4 easy ingredients to make this delicious chicken.
  • Family Friendly: Everyone in the family is going to love the Italian flavors in this chicken recipe.
  • Adaptable: Adapt this easy recipe to meet dietary needs. Use frozen chicken breasts or a different cut of chicken for the baked Italian chicken.
  • Leftovers: Use some of the leftover sauce as a homemade Italian salad dressing.

If you’re looking for more easy slow cooker recipes, try these: Slow Cooker Italian Beef, Crock Pot Little Smokies, and Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta.

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Can I Make this Baked Chicken with Italian Dressing Recipe in the Instant Pot?

A spoonful of slow cooker Italian dressing chicken in gravy on a white plate.

If your instant pot has a slow cook setting, go ahead! Cook the Italian Chicken marinade for 8 minutes.

Ingredient Notes for Easy Chicken in Italian Dressing

Cream cheese, meat and seasoning for the dish.
  • Boneless Chicken Breast: Using boneless, skinless chicken breast is best for this recipe. You could also use chicken thighs.
  • Cream Cheese: Make sure to cube your cream cheese before adding it into the crock pot.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions to Marinate Chicken in Italian Dressing

  • Italian Dressing: Using a bottle of Italian dressing would replace the can of soup and the dry Italian seasoning.
  • Vegetables: Add vegetables such as mushrooms, carrots, or spinach.
  • Homemade Seasoning: Make your own homemade Italian seasoning! It can quickly become your favorite Italian dressing.

Special Equipment Needed to Cook Chicken

  • Slow Cooker: Using a slow cooker is best for this recipe to produce tender chicken.

How to Make Italian Dressing Chicken

This easy chicken recipe comes together in a simple 3 steps! You marinate the chicken with Italian dressing flavor as it cooks infusing all the flavor low and slow.

These are the basic steps for making Slow Cooker Italian Dressing Chicken Recipe. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

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STEP 1: Add Ingredients

Add chicken to slow cooker and pour soup over the top to cover the chicken. Pour dressing over the chicken. Top with cubed cream cheese.

STEP 2: Cook Low and Slow

If cooking on high, the cook time is 4 hours. If cooking on low, cook for 6 six hours or until chicken is cooked through.

STEP 3: Shred

Shred the chicken and serve over cooked pasta or rice.

Italian Salad Dressing Chicken Recipe FAQs

Sure! Instead of baked chicken with Italian dressing, try turkey!

I wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe, however it’s perfect stored in the fridge.

Try adding in some parmesan cheese or some sun dried tomatoes to this baked Italian dressing chicken.

You can if you’d like, but the thickness of the chicken doesn’t matter for this recipe.

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Expert Tips for Making This Easy Italian Chicken Breast Recipe

  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd.  Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two dishes.
  • Dressing: Pour extra dressing over the top of the dinner recipe before you cook the chicken in the crockpot.
  • Thermometer: Check if chicken is done by using a meat thermometer. Chicken should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Chicken Marinade: Marinate chicken in Italian dressing. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the Italian dressing on top.
  • Different Chicken: I prefer chicken breasts but you can use chicken thighs. Breasts or thighs must be boneless and skinless.

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Slow Cooker Italian Dressing Chicken

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 6 hours
Total: 6 hours 10 minutes
Italian Dressing Chicken is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Only 4 ingredients, plus a slow cooker, makes for an easy dinner!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 21 ounces Cream of chicken soup, 2 cans
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, cubed
  • .7 ounces Italian dressing seasoning, 1 packet Good Seasons
  • 6 ounces Pasta, cooked

Instructions

  • Add chicken to slow cooker and pour soup over the chicken. Top with cubed cream cheese.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 six hours or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Shred the chicken and serve over cooked pasta or rice.

Expert Tips

  • This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd.  Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two dishes.
  • Dressing: Pour extra dressing over the top before you cook the chicken in the crockpot.
  • Thermometer: Check if chicken is done by using a meat thermometer. Chicken should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Chicken Marinade: Marinate chicken in Italian dressing. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the Italian dressing on top.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 2228mg | Potassium: 1165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 3mg
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian

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