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🍗 Crockpot Italian Chicken 🍅🌿

Posted by ESYTOD

Crockpot Italian Chicken is a simple, flavorful, and creamy dish made right in the slow cooker. With tender chicken breasts simmered in Italian seasoning, marinara sauce, and cream cheese, this dish becomes a rich and comforting meal perfect for serving over pasta, rice, or alongside vegetables.

📋 Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Italian dressing seasoning mix 🌿
  • 1 cup marinara sauce 🍅
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
  • 1 cup chicken broth 🍲
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
  • Cooked pasta, rice, or vegetables for serving 🍝

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Season the chicken:
  • Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Sprinkle the Italian dressing seasoning mix evenly over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Add Ingredients to the Crockpot:

  1. Add liquids and cheese:
  • Pour the marinara sauce and chicken broth over the chicken. Add the softened cream cheese and Parmesan cheese, spreading it evenly over the chicken.

3. Cook the Chicken:

  1. Set the crockpot:
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  1. Shred the chicken (optional):
  • For a creamy shredded chicken dish, use two forks to shred the chicken breasts into smaller pieces. Stir the mixture in the crockpot to combine all the flavors.

4. Serve:

  1. Garnish:
  • Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor.
  1. Plate it:
  • Serve the Crockpot Italian Chicken over pasta, rice, or with a side of steamed vegetables. Drizzle with some of the creamy sauce from the crockpot for extra flavor.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
⏱️ Total Time: Up to 5 hours
🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400-450 kcal per serving

This Crockpot Italian Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that’s easy to throw together with minimal prep. It’s rich in flavor thanks to the Italian seasoning and Parmesan, making it a family-friendly dinner option that everyone will love. 🍗🌿🍅