Description
Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender chicken in a creamy, zesty sauce that brings Italian flavors right to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but will have everyone asking for seconds. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, it’s a meal that feels like a warm hug from your grandma.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 8 oz cooked pasta
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken in the crockpot and pour Italian dressing over it.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic powder, and Parmesan until smooth; spread over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Sear the chicken for extra flavor before adding it to the crockpot. Feel free to swap vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for variety. For a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry just before serving.