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.
Can I Make this Baked Chicken with Italian Dressing Recipe in the Instant Pot?
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
- 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.
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
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.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken
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Slow Cooker Italian Dressing Chicken
Equipment
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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.
Christina’s Notes
- 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.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.