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Crockpot Italian chicken served with rice.
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Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe

Treat yourself to this zesty, delicious Crockpot Italian chicken tonight! Made with just five simple ingredients, you won't believe how irresistible this creamy Italian shredded chicken recipe is.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 657kcal
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts *
  • 1.4 ounces Italian dressing seasoning 2 packets
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup **
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes***
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Place the chicken into the Crockpot and sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the chicken breasts.
    6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1.4 ounces Italian dressing seasoning
    Chicken breasts with Italian dressing seasoning layered in a crock pot.
  • Add the cream of chicken soup, the cream cheese cubes, and the chicken broth.
    10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, 8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup chicken broth
    Chicken, cubes of cream cheese, broth, and cream of chicken soup in a crock pot.
  • Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours; or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the Crockpot and shred using forks.
    A plate of shredded chicken with two forks.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir everything together one last time.
    Creamy Italian chicken in a slow cooker.
  • Serve over rice or cooked noodles.

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Notes

*This recipe works best with boneless chicken breasts. If you prefer to make this with boneless thighs, you may need to increase the cook time slightly.
**Cream of chicken works best flavor-wise. But cream of mushroom, onion, or celery can be used if you prefer.
***Let cream cheese sit at room temp to soften, then cut into cubes before adding to the cooker. This ensures it melts evenly.
Becky's Top Tips:
  • Shredding Italian chicken directly in the Crockpot is super easy, but you can also shred it on a plate for more even shredding.
  • While the Italian seasonings provide a ton of flavor, I understand that some people need even more of a kick! Try adding minced garlic and a sprinkle of dry oregano to your mixture. I love adding fresh parsley on top, too.
  • Serve this slow cooker Italian chicken over rice, pasta, or egg noodles.
Stovetop Instructions: Pan sear the chicken breasts. In a pot, mix all other ingredients and simmer until warmed through and fully combined. Serve chicken with Italian dressing sauce.
Storage: Store Crockpot Italian chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 657kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 78g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 282mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 1931mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1332IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 5mg