Easy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken

It’s safe to say that I’m obsessed with my slow cooker. I love how you can just throw your ingredients in and let the slow cooker do the rest. I also love how soft and tender the chicken comes out every time. This Slow Cooker Italian Chicken recipe is probably my favorite and the one we cook the most.

It’s a dish that combines simplicity and flavor in every bite. This recipe features tender chicken breasts seasoned to perfection with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a touch of salt. All the ingredients slow cook in your favorite Italian dressing, infusing the chicken with so much flavor. By dinner time, you’ll have perfectly cooked chicken that tastes like it was made in a restaurant and that everyone will love.

This low prep meal makes this perfect for busy weeknights. All you have to do is remember to throw it in the crock pot a few hours ahead of time. You could also make this the day before because it heats up really well. Pair it with pasta, a fresh salad, on top of rice or with your favorite vegetables for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and effortless.

INGREDIENTS

• Chicken breasts – Lean and tender, chicken breast serves as the perfect protein base for this dish, absorbing all the delicious flavors during the slow cooking process.
• Garlic powder – This versatile seasoning infuses the dish with a subtle, savory garlic taste, enhancing the overall depth of flavor.
• Italian seasoning – A fragrant blend of herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme, Italian seasoning adds a burst of classic Mediterranean flavor to the chicken.
• Salt – A little salt brings out the natural flavors of the chicken and seasonings, ensuring a well-balanced and savory dish.
• Pepper – Can’t have salt without a little pepper. 🙂
• Italian dressing – I suggest using a better quality dressing. The Olive Garden Italian dressing has worked well for me.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Start by spraying your Crock Pot with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and mix together.

Trim the chicken. Then, sprinkle the seasoning mix onto both sides of the chicken and gently rub it in.

Pour a small amount of the Italian dressing over the bottom of your slow cooker. Once you have a layer covering the bottom, stop and lay the chicken down, on top of the layer of dressing.

After you place all the chicken in the Crock Pot, continue pouring the remaining amount of dressing evenly over the chicken.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours, or high for approximately 3-4 hours.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

This Italian chicken works well with so many things! Here’s a few ideas of what to serve it with:

• It would go great with my Creamy Pesto Chicken & Spinach Orzo recipe. (Just skip to step number three since you will have already made your chicken.)
• It’s perfect served over my White Spaghetti recipe.
• Serve it on top of chopped spinach and romaine for a healthy salad.
• Serve it over rice and veggies, such as broccoli, spinach, zucchini or squash.
• Enjoy it over any of your favorite pasta dishes.

If you try it, please rate it below to let me know how you liked it! I hope you enjoy this one as much as our family does. 🙂

5 from 26 votes

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Easy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken

This Easy Slow Cooker Italian Chicken recipe makes flavorful, tender chicken that comes out perfect every time!

Course Crock Pot, Dinner, Main Course, Slow Cooker

Cuisine American, Chicken, Italian Chicken, Shredded Chicken

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 3-4 chicken breasts (about 1-1½ pounds)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

1. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. 

2. Mix garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the chicken on both sides and rub it in. Lay chicken in the slow cooker.

3. Pour Italian dressing over the top of the chicken.

4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. If making shredded chicken, then remove chicken from the slow cooker once done and shred with two forks. 

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