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
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
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.
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!
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
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”
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!
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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Carrie says
I add cut up potatoes and baby carrots in mine. Thanks for the idea
Heidi says
That sounds delicious, Carrie! 🙂
A. says
Could I throw in a bag of frozen broccoli florets with this? And if so would it change cook time?
Heidi says
It’s possible, but I’d actually recommend cooking and seasoning the broccoli separately and serving it as a side.
Bessie says
I totally agree with you on that
Krista D. says
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!
Heidi says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Krista! And yes… it is SO delicious with the Olive Garden brand Italian dressing, too! 🙂
CHRISTINE Turner says
Is it better to use whole chicken breasts or thin cutlet style?
Dana says
Can you use creamy Italian dressings
Jenna says
I only used 2 breast. Should the chicken be totally submerged in the dressing?
Laura says
has anyone tried adding honey to this recipe?
Tammie says
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!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thank you, Tammie! So glad to hear you’re enjoying the easy recipes!
Kathy says
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!
Heidi says
Ooh ~ that sounds delicious, Kathy! Thanks for sharing… I’ll have to try that!
jody says
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.
steph says
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!
Dee says
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!
peggy says
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?
Heidi says
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! 🙂
Meanda says
I love Italian chicken.