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Creamy crockpot Italian chicken served over noodles on a white plate with Parmesan cheese and parsley garnish.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken

This Creamy Italian Chicken recipe is an easy slow cooker dinner made with tender chicken, Italian dressing, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a rich and flavorful sauce. Perfect served over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-inspired comfort food
Calories: 780
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker or crockpot
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk or spoon
  • 1 Forks for shredding chicken

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and Italian dressing.
  3. Stir in Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
  4. Pour sauce over chicken.
  5. Cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Shred chicken and stir into sauce.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Cooking on low helps keep the sauce creamy.
  • Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.