Description
Creamy Italian Chicken (Olive Garden–Style)
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
4–5 hours (LOW) or 2–3 hours (HIGH)
Ingredients
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2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 cup creamy Italian dressing
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup cream cheese, softened
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½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Add chicken
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. -
Make sauce
In a bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, Parmesan, cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, and black pepper until mostly smooth. -
Pour & cook
Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook:-
LOW: 4–5 hours
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HIGH: 2–3 hours
Chicken should be tender and fully cooked (165°F / 74°C).
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Finish
Remove chicken, slice or shred, then return to the sauce. Stir well and let sit on WARM for 5–10 minutes. -
Serve
Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
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Chicken thighs work great and stay extra juicy
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Sauce too thin? Add slurry:
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water
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Stir in and cook on HIGH 10–15 minutes
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Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture