Crockpot Italian Chicken
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Posted: 10/13/19
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Crockpot Italian Chicken is an easy crock pot recipe that has a ton of flavor. We love serving this over egg noodles or rice to make it a meal. It’s a family favorite and one of the quickest dinners to make with hardly any prep work.
I am all about the easy recipes and this Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken is a creamy, cheesy dinner that I’ve been making since college. Yes, college! I was totally that girl who geeked out with her crockpot and made dinner for all her friends on a Friday instead of hitting the drive-through.
When it’s brisk and blustery out (or, in other words, just another Minnesota night!) there’s nothing better than a cozy crockpot dinner. Oh, wait, maybe there is something better – an EASY crockpot dinner is the best, which is what I’ve got for you today. I mean, who wants to deal with a complicated crockpot dinner?
You guys know not all crockpot recipes are created equal, so rest assured this Italian Chicken is well tested and family-approved. Like my Crockpot Pulled Pork, Chicken Tacos and Crockpot Spanish Chicken, this easy Italian Chicken recipe is a breeze to make and is full of flavor. This easy recipe has been in my repertoire for years. It’s a six-ingredient dinner that’s a total “set-it-and-forget-it” recipe. The chicken cooks in the creamy sauce until it’s falling-apart tender. Serve it over noodles or rice or add veggies to it if you want – this Italian Chicken is so versatile.
What is in Crockpot Italian Chicken
If you’d rather skip my (very helpful, I think) tips and tricks, essential cooking info, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this delicious recipe – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Black pepper
- Cream of chicken soup
- Cream cheese
- Zesty Italian dry dressing mix
- Extra-wide egg noodles
How do I make it
Step by Step Photos above!
- Spray the crockpot with cooking spray. Place the chicken in it and sprinkle the black pepper and dressing mix over the top.
- In a small bowl, cream the soup and cream cheese together until smooth. Pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for five to six hours or on high for four hours.
- When the cooking time is done, shred the chicken and stir it into the sauce.
- Boil the egg noodles and drain.
- To serve, spoon the Italian Chicken over the top of the noodles.
Recommended Tools
- Crockpot
- Small mixing bowl
- Large pot
Tips and Tricks to Make the BEST Crock Pot Italian Chicken
- Be sure to spray your crockpot with cooking spray before adding the chicken. This will prevent sticking and make clean-up easier! Another solution is to use one of these amazing Crock Pot Liners!
- I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe, but you can also substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs or a mix of both.
- I don’t add any extra salt to this recipe because the soup I use has enough. Depending on the kind of soup you use you may want to adjust the seasoning, so give the sauce a taste once it’s cooked and adjust as needed. Remember, you can always add more salt but it’s really hard to take the salt out!
- We love egg noodles, but you can substitute your favorite pasta shape or serve it over cooked brown or white rice.
Can I add vegetables to Crockpot Italian Chicken?
Yes, you can add vegetables! I recommend waiting until the last hour of cook time to add them. Here are some ideas:
- Broccoli florets
- Green beans
- Green Peas
What Can I serve with it?
Want to make it a complete meal? Here are some delicious side dish recipes to serve with Crockpot Italian Chicken!
I’m so excited to share this Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken with you – it’s been a favorite recipe of mine for years. My family loves it and I think your’s will, too! Love easy crockpot recipes? Then you need to check out more of our delicious recipes!
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Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe
Quick and easy slow cooker dinner! This creamy chicken is best served over egg noodles or rice!
servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5 oz each
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature, cubed
- .6 oz Zesty Italian dry salad dressing mix
- 16 oz Extra Wide Egg Noodles
Instructions
- Spray cock pot liner with non-stick spray. Place chicken in crock pot. Season with black pepper.
- In a small bowl cream together soup, cream cheese and dressing mix. Pour over chicken.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high heat for 4 hours.
- When cooking time is up carefully shred chicken with two forks and mix it up into the gravy in the crock pot.
- Prepare noodles according to package directions and serve with chicken mixture over prepared noodles.
Tips
- Add vegetables like peas, broccoli etc during last hour of cooking to make it an entire meal!
- Spray your crockpot with cooking spray before adding the chicken and make clean-up easier! Another solution is to use one of these amazing Crock Pot Liners!
- Substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or use a mix of both.
- I don't add any extra salt to this recipe because the soup I use has enough. Remember, you can always add more salt but it's really hard to take the salt out, so season at the end!
- We love egg noodles, but you can substitute your favorite pasta shape or serve it over cooked brown or white rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 577kcal (29%), Carbohydrates: 66g (22%), Protein: 31g (62%), Fat: 20g (31%), Saturated Fat: 9g (56%), Cholesterol: 157mg (52%), Sodium: 850mg (37%), Potassium: 1116mg (32%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 8g (9%), Vitamin A: 977IU (20%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 67mg (7%), Iron: 2mg (11%)
Casey says
So yummy! My husband is a picky eater and he loved it!!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed them!
Sue says
I just found this recipe, and it sounds fabulous. I actually have all of the ingredients, so I’m making it for dinner tonight.
Following up on Melissa’s comment, you may want to correct the spelling error in the second word of instruction 1. I admit I giggled when I saw it! ☺
Julie says
Oh goodness, yes we need to get that fixed! I hope you enjoy the recipe, it’s one of our favorites!
Beth K. says
Hi! Can this be done in the Instant Pot? If so, could you tell me how to do it that way vs. the crockpot? Thank you!
Julie says
I haven’t tested this one in the Instant Pot so I’m not sure what changes need to be made. If you give it a shot, let me know how it goes!
Melissa says
When do you add the dry Italian dressing mix? Also see word 2 in instruction #1 (oops!)
Julie says
Thanks for pointing BOTH of those things out, Melissa! I will surely get them fixed! Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix in with the black pepper in step 1.
Terri says
I just wanted to say that you did note when to add the dressing mix in Step 2, unless I am missing something!?
Katie says
This was such a delicious and filling meal! Love slow cooker recipes, thank you!
Julie says
You’re welcome! Glad you loved it!
Carrie Robinson says
I just love slow cooker dinner recipes like this! Going to have to try this one soon. 🙂
Julie says
I hope you enjoy it!
Suzy says
I am all about slow cooker recipes that are hands off! Just perfect!
Julie says
Anything to make meal time less stressful!
Taylor says
This is one of our favorite weeknight dinners! My family eats it right up!
Julie says
Awesome! I’m glad everyone enjoys it!
Kelly Anthony says
This is so easy and absolutely perfect for weeknight dinners! A family dinner seriously everyone loves!
Julie says
The perfect weeknight dinner! Glad it was a hit with you and your family!
Bonnie says
Can you clarify what you mean by “1 1/2 Envelope Dry Italian Dressing”?
Do you mean “1.5 envelopes”? Or just one “half envelope”? And by dry italian dressing, do you mean something like the packets of Good Seasonings Italian Dressing mix?
Thanks!
Julie Evink says
Yes 1.5 envelopes and Good Seasonings is what I use!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
Julie, I wanted to let you know that I made this for dinner tonight and it was SO good! My husband, kiddos, and I gobbled it up. My son can be very picky, so that says a lot that he ate it without any complaints. 🙂 My husband also claimed all the leftovers for his lunch tomorrow, so I’ll definitely be making this again. LOVED how easy it was! 🙂
Julie Evink says
This is one of our favorites! It’s so simple but everyone always seems to love it. I’m glad you found a keeper!!!