If you are looking for a simple, comforting dinner that practically cooks itself, this Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken is one of those recipes you will want on repeat. It is creamy, flavorful, and made with just a handful of affordable ingredients you can easily grab at Aldi. This is the kind of meal I make on busy days when I still want something warm and satisfying without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
What I love most about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can serve it over rice, pile it onto a sandwich, or even scoop it into a wrap or tortilla. It fits perfectly into a realistic weekly routine where you want meals that are easy, filling, and not boring by day three.
The cream of chicken soup and cream cheese makes the most delicious gravy. It is good on top of egg noodles, rice, mashed potatoes, and if you're low carb use cauliflower mashed potatoes.
For more easy slow cooker recipes be sure to check out Crock Pot Turkey Chili, Slow Cooker Homemade Applesauce (No Sugar), Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled Pork, and Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup!
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Why You Will Like This Recipe
- Very easy to make with minimal prep
- Uses simple, budget-friendly ingredients
- High in protein and filling
- Perfect for meal prep and leftovers
- Works in sandwiches, bowls, or wraps
- Consistently creamy and flavorful every time
Ingredients Needed
- Skinless boneless chicken breasts - Lean and high in protein. These shred easily after slow cooking and soak up all the flavor.
- Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix - This is the key flavor booster. It adds herbs, garlic, and seasoning without needing multiple spices.
- Campbells Condensed 98% Fat-Free Cream of Chicken Soup (2 10oz cans)
- Low fat cream cheese - Creates that rich, creamy texture. You can use regular or light depending on your preference.
- Egg Noodles or Rice, to serve with
- See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to make Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken
Step 1: Spray crock pot with non-stick spray. Place the chicken breasts in crock pot, and sprinkle the Italian dressing mix over the top. Pour the cream of chicken soups over chicken, and then spread the cubes of cream cheese evenly over all.
Recipe Tip: Use slow cooker liners for easy clean up!
If the sauce is really thick add in some water or milk to thin it out a bit.
Serve chicken and sauce over cooked egg noodles or rice. Enjoy
Step 2: Cover and cook on Low heat for 6 hours. (OR on High for 3 hours) Remove lid and stir mixture together. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. (If the sauce seems too thick, you can thin it out with a little milk or water)
Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken
For the Instant Pot, set the pressure cook time to 20 minutes.
Pro Tips for Crock Pot Italian Chicken
- Let the cream cheese soften slightly before stirring to help it blend smoothly
- Do not overcook the chicken, especially on high, to avoid dryness
- Shred the chicken in the crock pot to keep all the flavor in the sauce
- If you want extra creaminess, add a couple tablespoons of Greek yogurt at the end
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. This recipe reheats very well, making it great for meal prep.
To reheat, warm it in the microwave in short intervals, stirring in between to keep the sauce smooth. You can also reheat it on the stove over low heat.
For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
What Crock Pots are the Best?
Elite Gourmet - Electric oval slow cooker has adjustable temps and can make anything from entrees, sauces, stews & dips. Plus it’s dishwasher safe. This one also comes in a 4 quart size!
Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval - Manual Slow Cooker | Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR) Spatious 7 quart manual slow cooker that servers up to 9 people. Fits a 7 pound roast. Keeps food at an ideal serving temperature for as long as you need to so you can make dishes ahead of time!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can cook chicken in a crock pot. Crock pots are a great way to cook chicken because they allow for slow, even cooking that results in tender, juicy meat.
No, it is not recommended to wash chicken before adding it to a crock pot. Washing chicken can actually spread harmful bacteria around your kitchen and increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Yes, chicken thighs will be even more tender and flavorful. They are a great option if you prefer a richer texture.
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Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken - Weight Watchers
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6 hr
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 8 to 10 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Description
Creamy Italian Chicken was fun make again. I almost forgot about how great this recipe was and it will be on the recipe rotation from now on.
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 (.7oz) envelope of Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
- 2(10 oz) Campbells Condensed 98% Fat-Free Cream of Chicken Soup
- 4 oz low fat cream cheese
- Egg Noodles or Rice, to serve with
Instructions
- Spray crock pot with non-stick spray. Place the chicken breasts in crock pot, and sprinkle the Italian dressing mix over the top. Pour the cream of chicken soups over chicken, and then spread the cubes of cream cheese evenly over all.
- Cover and cook on Low heat for 6 hours. (OR on High for 3 hours) Remove lid and stir mixture together. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. (If the sauce seems too thick, you can thin it out with a little milk or water)
- Serve chicken and sauce over cooked egg noodles or rice. Enjoy
- ¾ cup serving size for italian chicken (not noodles)
Notes
My WW Personal Points: 3 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in)
If you serve this over noodles or mashed potatoes points will be extra.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1065mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
Sheila says
Best chicken ever
Jenna says
No, I cook that seperate.
Amy says
Does anyone add rice to the slow cooker? Timing on that?
Jenna says
Thanks Renee, it's so great on a cool Fall evening.
Renee says
This is so good! I used the garlic and herb seasoning instead of the Italian! My daughter who is very picky and she loved it! This will be on my weekly rotation!
Jenna says
I never use the nutrition info to figure out points for my recipes and I even stated what I used in the notes section of the recipe. The nutrition calculator doesn't calculate zero point foods correctly like chicken. The chicken is added into the nutrition info so of course, it's going to be wrong. Don't really understand why people need to argue about this?
Katy says
Agreed that the nutrition information posted gives 8 points on the Blue plan per current app calculator if you're trying to enter as a single serving. I went into the app and built the recipe myself out of the ingredients and it tells me I get 3 pts per serving, for 8 servings. Simple math of dividing the 20 oz of soup by 8 servings gives you about 1/3 of a cup sauce per serving. I made it a little easier on myself switched serving to 6 and it is 5 pts. If this helps anyone.
Jenna says
Unfortunately, I can not see what you entered into the recipe builder and that does sound off. Double-check you entered everything correctly and the number of servings the recipe makes.
Brittany Pataky says
When I put this in my WW app it came up as 8 and I’m on purple. What did I do wrong?
Jenna says
It's kind of like how you make gravy. Add in some cornstarch and wait till warms up and starts to get thick.