Italian Cream Cheese Chicken

Make sure you keep the ingredients needed for this recipe on hand so you can whip this up for busy weeknights. I have a few more recipes that use similar ingredients and come together quickly. Try my Olive Garden chicken pasta, and my Italian chicken and potatoes.

Ingredients for Italian Cream Cheese Chicken

This recipe uses only four ingredients, and you probably already have them in your kitchen! Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements.

Chicken Breast: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts absorb flavors well and pair perfectly with cream cheese and Italian seasoning. Their tender texture creates an ideal consistency for the sauce. Zesty Italian Dressing Mix: The Italian dressing mix will add zest and flavor to this dish, which is what makes it so incredible! Softened Cream Cheese: Provides a rich, creamy texture and a tangy, sweet flavor that enhances the dish. Canned Cream of Chicken Soup: Adds a smooth texture and a savory chicken flavor to the dish.

How to Make Italian Cream Cheese Chicken

I love how simple this slow cooker creamy Italian chicken recipe is! You can easily have this prepped in 10 minutes, set the crockpot and forget it! Dinner is ready without much effort at all!

Combine: Mix the cream of chicken soup and Italian seasoning in a crock pot. Cube the cream cheese and then place it in the crockpot. Add Chicken: Lay the chicken over the soup and cream cheese, set the crockpot to low, and cook for 3 hours. Stir and Flip: Remove the chicken and mix the sauce together. Replace the chicken flipped from how it originally was. Cook for another 2-3 hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Shred: Once the chicken is cooked, shred it inside the crockpot. Remove the shredded chicken and serve with your favorite sides!

Sauce: Typically, the chicken will produce enough juice, but if the sauce is too thick, add a little milk or chicken broth when flipping the chicken. Timing: If you want to speed up the cooking process a bit, once you flip the chicken over and mix the sauce, set the heat to high and cook for another 1-2 hours. Always check to make sure the chicken is fully cooked. Side Suggestions: The beauty of this dish is that it goes well with so many options, such as rice, potatoes, and pasta.

Let Cool: Ensure the chicken mixture has cooled completely before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat: Place the desired amount in a microwave-safe plate or bowl—heat on high in 30-second increments until it reaches your preferred temperature.