Crockpot Creamy Italian Chicken is an effortless yet satisfying recipe that the whole family will request by name. I love preparing quick meals that are not only comforting and delicious but super easy to set up in the slow cooker and then let it do its thing. This certainly achieves that goal, making it the ultimate winning chicken dinner!
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The creamy Italian chicken breasts slow-cook in the crock pot in a mixture of cream soup and cream cheese to create a rich base flavored with a robust Italian spice mix. They become delightfully tender and ready to serve with any side dish you want.
If you like crockpot chicken recipes, you will love this Crockpot Chicken Broccoli Rice and this easy Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s versatile: There are several ways to serve this creamy Italian-style chicken, allowing you to make a completely different meal every time!
- It’s just 4 ingredients: You can make this creamy Italian crockpot chicken with only four easy ingredients. Good food doesn’t always have to be complicated.
- It’s a one-pot dish: There’s no searing or precooking in this recipe! All of the components go directly into the slow cooker until ready to eat.
Ingredients
You need only 4 ingredients (plus the optional parsley) to recreate this creamy crockpot chicken with Italian seasoning. They’re inexpensive and easy to find, too.
- Cream of chicken soup: This adds creaminess and moisture to the chicken breasts as they cook. It’s an amazing shortcut ingredient!
- Cream cheese: I love the creamy texture and tangy flavor of cream cheese. It’s just rich enough but adds a little extra to make the flavors exciting. Allow your cream cheese to soften so it mixes well.
- Italian dressing mix: This is the key ingredient. It’s chock-full of delicious dried herbs and spices to create the ultimate flavor bomb.
- Boneless skinless chicken: I love boneless chicken breasts for this creamy crock pot Italian chicken. Cook them whole and shred them before serving!
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Tuscan-style: Add some spinach, sundried tomatoes, and garlic for a Tuscan version.
- Cheddar ranch: Use a ranch packet instead of Italian dressing and add some shredded cheddar cheese to make it extra cheesy.
- Creamy mushroom: Try this recipe with cream of mushroom soup and sliced mushrooms to enhance the earthy flavor.
How to Make Creamy Italian Chicken in the Crockpot
Here are the instructions you’ll need to make crockpot chicken with an Italian dressing packet. The steps are simple—add the ingredients, cook, and serve!
Step 1: Make the sauce. Add the soup, cream cheese, and Italian dressing packet directly into the crockpot. Give it a good stir until it’s well combined.
Step 2: Add the chicken. Place your chicken breasts into the crockpot and spoon some of the rich sauce right on top.
Step 3: Cook. Pop the lid on and cook it for 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high.
Step 4: Shred the chicken. Use two forks to shred the perfectly cooked chicken breasts.
Step 5: Mix it up. Stir it so the chicken is completely submerged in the amazing sauce mixture.
Step 6: Serve. Enjoy it on top of potatoes, pasta, or any side you like. Garnish with chopped parsley for color, too!
Recipe Tips
- Use a liner to minimize clean-up: I love using crockpot liners! They make dinner dishes a breeze. Just ensure that you remove the chicken breasts before shredding them and then return the pieces to the sauce. You don’t want to risk shredding the plastic and getting it into your food.
- Check doneness with a thermometer: Chicken needs to be cooked properly so it’s safe to eat. There’s no shame in using a meat thermometer if you’re unsure. As long as it’s cooked to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F, you’re good!
- Try broth to thin it out: If the final result is too thick for you, add a splash or two of chicken broth to thin it out. Add as much as you like until you achieve the desired consistency.
If you love recipes like this delicious creamy chicken, you may also enjoy this Crockpot Angel Chicken.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I don't love freezing it because dairy sometimes ends up a bit grainy when thawed. But if you want, you can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Place the leftovers in a saucepan and reheat over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or in the microwave at 50% power for about 4 minutes. You may need to add some milk or broth to thin out the sauce.
- Make Ahead: Combine your sauce ingredients and place the mixture in an airtight container for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestions
- I love potatoes as a side dish with this crockpot chicken recipe. These air fried Hasselback Potatoes and classic mashed potatoes are my top suggestions.
- Spinach Rice is a nutritious and flavorful side that would taste amazing with this crockpot chicken and Italian dressing mix. You can totally go for white rice, too!
- You can’t go wrong with a hearty veggie dish like roasted carrots and onions or slow cooker Brussels sprouts.
- Enjoy some air fryer dinner rolls to soak up the creamy sauce!
Recipe FAQs
I highly recommend thawing your chicken first. Frozen chicken doesn’t cook safely or evenly, especially in the crockpot.
Of course! Keep in mind that they take a little longer to cook, so be sure to check them before serving. Slice them instead of shredding to get the best result.
Yes! Add some mixed veggies to the pot during the last 2 hours of cooking time to keep them from becoming mushy and overcooked.
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Creamy Italian Chicken (Crock Pot Recipe)
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
- 2 1.5-ounce Italian dressing powder mix
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken about 3-4 breasts
Serving Suggestion
- parsley optional garnish
- your favorite noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice
Instructions
- Make the sauce. In the basin of your crockpot, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and Italian dressing powder until smooth. (It's okay if the cream cheese doesn’t fully incorporate, it will melt when cooked.)
- Add the chicken. Add the chicken and spoon some of the sauce over the top of the breasts so that they are covered.
- Cook. Cover your crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the chicken. Once cooked, use 2 forks or shredding gloves to shred your chicken in the crockpot and mix well to combine it with the sauce.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley if you’d like and serve warm. This recipe is great over rice, mashed potatoes or cooked pasta.
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Notes
- Store leftover creamy Italian chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of the chicken, if needed. It must be cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Try using a crockpot liner to minimize cleanup. Shred your chicken in a separate bowl to prevent the liner from tearing.
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This post was originally published April 2019. It's been updated with new images and content.
Sheena says
I'm not the biggest fan of pork but it's cheap to I'm always looking for ways to eat it. This creamy dream is awesome. I live it on a sandwich. Just get some good buns or bread. It's really easy to make and that's what I like. 👍
Karin and Ken says
Everything tastes amazing with good bread. Especially these sandwiches. I’m so glad you enjoy them too. Thank you for letting me know. You made my day. All the best. Karin