Creamy Crockpot Italian Chicken

This creamy crockpot Italian chicken recipe was introduced to me by one of my college roommates way back in the day. Our apartment of 6 girls would take turns cooking for each other one night a week and this was a favorite because we could throw everything in around lunch time, head to afternoon classes, and have a satisfying homemade dinner when we got home. I always serve our creamy Italian chicken over a bed of white rice with some sort of steamed veggie on the side, but it would also be great over pasta or with a loaf of crusty bread on the side to sop up all of the delicious sauce. If you need more slow cooker dinner inspiration, be sure to try our Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles, Crockpot Pork Green Chili Stew, or Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches!

What You’ll Need

Chicken Breasts – You can use fresh or frozen chicken breasts for this – no need to thaw them if you don’t have fresh chicken breasts on hand. Chicken thighs also work, if that’s what you have on hand. Cream Cheese – One package of full-fat cream cheese adds the perfect creamy, tangy flavor for a silky sauce. Cream of Chicken Soup – I know people have strong feelings about using this, but this is one of those occasions where I make an exception even though I also prefer making most things from scratch. Dry Italian Dressing Mix – This makes the chicken and sauce taste so, so good! I always keep a few of these on hand in the pantry. Chicken Broth – I found that making this without a little extra liquid resulted in a sauce that was usually too thick. Just a little chicken broth helps get the perfect consistency.

How to Make This Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

Recipe Variations

Sun-dried Tomato Basil: Add in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil in the last 30 minutes for a Tuscan flavor similar to one of our favorites, Marry Me Chicken. Parmesan Garlic: Mix in ½ cup to 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 3-4 minced garlic cloves for more of a cheesy, garlicky flavor. Spinach Artichoke: Stir in chopped spinach, diced roasted red peppers, and drained artichoke hearts for more veggies and a different flavor profile. Pesto: Try mixing in ¼ cup of your favorite pesto sauce then tossing everything with some cooked pasta. Cajun: Go Cajun by swapping out the Italian seasoning packet with 2-3 Tablespoons of your favorite Cajun seasoning. Mexican: Make it Mexican by using taco seasoning in place of the Italian dressing mix and adding frozen corn & black beans. Serve over Mexican rice topped with some chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

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