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Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe (2 Ingredients)

September 18, 2013 By Heidi 21 Comments

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You can’t beat the amazing Italian flavor that this Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe brings to the dinner table!

Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe

Are you on the hunt for another yummy Easy Crockpot Dinner?  This easy Crockpot Italian Chicken is surprisingly simple to make, and oh SO yummy!

Allie writes: "My husband and I were shocked as to how delicious this was. I LOVED it. It was almost too good to be true.

Do you remember the Easiest Chicken Marinade ever?

Well, here’s an Italian Chicken crockpot variation!  This exceptionally tasty Crockpot Chicken with Italian Dressing is the perfect go-to meal for busy nights!

It’s so quick to put together… just 2 ingredients and you’re done!

So go grab your crockpot.

It’s likely you’re about to make the easiest chicken dinner of your life!!

This is how to make dinner the easy way…

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Crockpot Italian Chicken Ingredients

Crockpot Italian Chicken Ingredients

You’ll just need 2 simple ingredients to make the best slow cooker Italian chicken!

Here’s what you need to get on your next trip to the grocery store…

  • Chicken Breasts – fresh or thawed
  • Italian Dressing

It takes just 2 easy ingredients to create this slow cooker masterpiece.

That’s it!!

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

Can You Just Put Raw Chicken In A Slow Cooker?

You sure can.  In fact, this is how you’ll prepare all of my Best Crockpot Recipes that I have shared with you on The Frugal Girls.

To make dinner as easy as possible, everything for this recipe will be prepared right in your slow cooker.

So tonight, keep your dinner simple and your cleanup even simpler when you make this easy recipe!

How to Make Crockpot Italian Chicken

It’s actually SO easy to prepare this rich and savory Italian Chicken in your slow cooker.

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Add your chicken to the Crockpot.

2. Pour the Italian dressing over the chicken.

3. Cook covered with lid until done & ENJOY!

Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last heavenly bite!

Just 3 simple steps… that’s it!

See… I told you it was EASY!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

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How Long Does It Take To Cook Chicken In The Crockpot?

For this recipe, you can choose to prepare your chicken on LOW heat for 7 hours, or on HIGH heat for 3.5 hours.

Regardless of how you choose to prepare it… get prepared for big happy smiles all around your dinner table tonight!

Can I Put Marinade In The Crockpot?

The amazing thing about preparing chicken in your Crockpot is that there are almost endless possibilities for what you can do.

For this recipe, you’ll only need 2 ingredients to pull off a slow cooker chicken miracle.

Trust me, this fabulous chicken dinner really is almost too easy.

The easy part can be our secret though.  No one needs to know how little time and effort it took you to prepare this tempting chicken dinner!

Freezer Crockpot Dump Meals

Can I Marinate Italian Chicken And Then Freeze It?

You sure can!

This Italian Chicken recipe works great as a freezer meal you can prepare later.  Simply add your ingredients to a freezer bag and place in the freezer.

When you are ready to prepare, remove it from the freezer and defrost in the refrigerator overnight.

Then dump the contents of the freezer bag into your slow cooker and prepare using the instructions found below.

This recipe is an easy way to stock your freezer and score an easy meal planning win!

How To Store Slow Cooker Italian Chicken

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal.

What To Serve With Your Crock Pot Italian Chicken

Create the ultimate chicken dinner this week when you add some of these tasty easy dinner sides to your amazing Italian chicken…

  • Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
  • Seasoned Potato Jo Jo’s
  • Homemade Bread with a side of Restaurant Style Bread Dipping Oil
  • Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
  • Flavor Packed Cheesy Buffalo Cauliflower
  • Delicious Broccoli Bacon Salad
  • Green Salad topped with Homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing

Balsamic Honey Salad Dressing Recipe

Crockpot Italian Chicken Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe…

Darlene writes: “Great recipe. Family loved it.”

Allie writes: “My husband and I were shocked as to how delicious this was. I LOVED it. It was almost too good to be true. I served it with broccoli cheddar rice. I will make it again. This would also be super delicious shredded on a wrap or salad. I would imagine it would make for great leftovers too, but we didn’t have a bite to spare :)”

Victoria writes: “Simple, fast and very good. Kids love it”

Hannah writes: “Easy . I put it on rice and it was amazing. I will probably make it once a week. 🙂  That good!”

Barbara writes: “I make this at least twice a month.”

Samantha writes: “I love this so much! We had it for an easy dinner tonight. I use the zesty Italian”

Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe

Ben writes: Everyone liked the meal. I made smashed potatoes, sweet corn, and fresh baked French bread. Very Easy!!”

Cindy writes: “Love this! I add red potatoes, carrots and one sliced onion.”

Natalie writes: “Served over pasta and peas… and added a cup of mozzarella cheese 30 minutes before I took it out.”


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Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe!

You can't beat the amazing flavor that this easy Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe brings to the dinner table!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed
  • 16 ounces Wish-Bone Italian Dressing (1 bottle)

Instructions

  • Place chicken in Crockpot and pour Italian Dressing over it.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours or LOW for 7 hours (covered), or until done.
  • That’s it! Seriously… it doesn’t get any easier, and it’s oh-so tasty!

Notes

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Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian

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Filed Under: Main Courses Sides, Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, Gluten Free, Italian

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    • Carrie says

      January 11, 2024 at 9:38 am

      I add cut up potatoes and baby carrots in mine. Thanks for the idea

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 15, 2024 at 10:04 am

        That sounds delicious, Carrie! 🙂

        Reply
    • A. says

      April 16, 2020 at 11:06 am

      Could I throw in a bag of frozen broccoli florets with this? And if so would it change cook time?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 16, 2020 at 1:52 pm

        It’s possible, but I’d actually recommend cooking and seasoning the broccoli separately and serving it as a side.

        Reply
        • Bessie says

          June 22, 2024 at 1:33 pm

          I totally agree with you on that

          Reply
    • Krista D. says

      June 24, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      I made this today with 3 frozen chicken breasts and approximately 20 oz Italian dressing (olive garden brand). It cooked on high for 4 hours, i shredded it and then let it cook for 30 more minutes. my family loved it and I have lots left over for wraps tomorrow! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 3, 2019 at 11:30 am

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Krista! And yes… it is SO delicious with the Olive Garden brand Italian dressing, too! 🙂

        Reply
    • CHRISTINE Turner says

      October 23, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      Is it better to use whole chicken breasts or thin cutlet style?

      Reply
    • Dana says

      September 6, 2018 at 8:58 am

      Can you use creamy Italian dressings

      Reply
    • Jenna says

      September 1, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      I only used 2 breast. Should the chicken be totally submerged in the dressing?

      Reply
    • Laura says

      February 15, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      has anyone tried adding honey to this recipe?

      Reply
    • Tammie says

      November 25, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      So glad I found your website. Not only do you think of us who are frugal, but I can’t thank you enough for just the EASE of it all. (Also for reminding me that I don’t need 15 ingredients for dinner to taste good.)

      Chicken was delicious, my son’s new favorite.
      Happy Holidays!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        November 28, 2017 at 10:47 am

        Aww ~ thank you, Tammie! So glad to hear you’re enjoying the easy recipes!

        Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 7, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      This is one of my husband’s favorite weekend meals. I add a cream sauce and serve over rice. MMMMM!

      Mix a can of cream of (mushroom/celery/etc) soup, an 8 oz pkg of cream cheese, and a can of sliced mushrooms, drained. Pour over the chicken and cook another hour on low. Out of this world good!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 21, 2016 at 8:46 pm

        Ooh ~ that sounds delicious, Kathy! Thanks for sharing… I’ll have to try that!

        Reply
      • jody says

        October 10, 2022 at 9:06 pm

        Mix the soup, cream cheese, and mushrooms together before you add to crockpot? Or can you dump these on top of the chicken in the crockpot? Thanks.

        Reply
    • steph says

      March 1, 2015 at 7:41 am

      Can this be done on low for 6-7 hours? Will it be the same effect? I also wonder what adding soy sauce to it would taste like.
      My mother in-law did a similar recipe but without the crockpot:
      1/2 C. Italian Dressing
      1/4 C Soy Sauce
      Add a little garlic, onion, salt, & pepper to season
      Pour over chicken in a dish & marinade for atleast 1hr but up to overnight
      Add Chicken to baking dish and cook in the oven or on grill
      SOOO AMAZING!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 11, 2015 at 12:24 pm

        Oh yea. I always cook on low because I’m gone more than 4 hours a day. Usually. I’ve done chicken breast a thousand times. Depending on the thickness it usually takes 6 hrs or so 🙂 I’ll have to try the soy sauce opt! Sounds like it woukd pare with the Italian dressing very well!

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        • peggy says

          March 28, 2017 at 10:10 pm

          do I have to boil the chicken before I put it the crocpot? or do you put thawed chicken and the dressing and cook together?

          Reply
          • Heidi says

            March 29, 2017 at 11:37 am

            Hi Peggy ~ you won’t need to boil the chicken first, just add the thawed raw chicken to the crockpot with the dressing, and cook together. Hope that helps! 🙂

            Reply
    • Meanda says

      February 3, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      I love Italian chicken.

      Reply

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