This crock pot cream cheese chicken recipe makes tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a creamy Italian sauce. The flavor is just to die for, and this recipe couldn't be easier to make. You'll want to have this creamy chicken recipe every night for dinner!
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The Best Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken
This creamy Italian chicken recipe is one of my favorite crock pot chicken recipes.
This recipe is made with a combination of mushroom soup, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning to create a one-of-a-kind creamy sauce. The chicken slow cooks in the sauce until super tender, juicy, and infused with flavor.
It's crazy that something so simple can create a meal that's so delicious!
Plus, this crockpot Italian chicken is so easy to make. Toss it all together in the crock pot, and you're basically done. It's the perfect recipe to add to your dinner rotation for those busy weeknights, or when you need something easy to make if you're hosting.
This slow cooker cream cheese chicken is delicious alone, but it's even better served with these cheesy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food meal.
Why This Recipe Works
Easy to make ahead. This slow cooker cream cheese chicken recipe is the perfect recipe to make ahead. Just combine all of your ingredients in the slow cooker, and dinner will be ready when you get home from work!
The flavor. The rich and creamy sauce with the homemade Italian seasoning really creates a flavor you can't get in any other chicken recipe.
Family favorite. My family loved this slow cooker cream cheese chicken the first time I made it. Now it's a regularly requested dinner, and since it's so easy to make, it's a win-win.
Ingredients
This slow cooker cream cheese chicken is made with basic ingredients. There's no need to run to the grocery store because you probably have everything you need in your kitchen already!
Check out what you need to make this cream cheese slow cooker chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tbsp. oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 10.5 oz. (300g) cream cheese
- Chives for garnishing
You can use many of the ingredients from this cream cheese chicken crock pot recipe to make this Olive Garden chicken pasta. So if you're looking for a heartier meal, you'll want to check that out.
How To Make Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken
1. Combine the ingredients: Place chicken breasts, cream of mushroom soup, chopped garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in the crock pot.
2. Cook the chicken: Let the chicken cook on low heat for about 4 hours or until it's fall apart tender.
3. Shred chicken: As soon as the cooking time is up, shred the chicken with two forks. Add the cream cheese to the crock pot and let everything cook for another 30 minutes.
4. Serve: Once the time is up, mix the chicken in the cream cheese sauce. Serve cream cheese chicken garnished with fresh chives on top, along with sides like mashed potatoes and air fryer garlic bread. Enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- Pour the seasonings directly on the chicken breasts to ensure they soak up the savory flavor.
- Use ranch dressing mix as the seasonings and add cooked bacon to make slow cooker crack chicken.
- Use cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom soup for a different flavor.
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for more flavor.
- Mix the chicken with cooked egg noodles before serving for a heartier meal.
How To Store Crock Pot Chicken With Cream Cheese
In the fridge: Transfer any leftover cream cheese chicken to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 3-4 days.
In the freezer: Store the cooled crock pot cream cheese chicken in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for 3-4 months.
Reheating: Add the leftover cream cheese chicken to a skillet over medium heat. Warm the chicken for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until it reaches your desired temperature. Let the frozen chicken thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
FAQs About This Cream Cheese Chicken Crock Pot Recipe
Do I need to brown the chicken before it goes into the slow cooker?
Browning or caramelizing the chicken breasts is not necessary for this slow cooker cream cheese chicken recipe. It does, however, add to the flavor, so you can brown the chicken first if you want.
Can I put frozen chicken in a slow cooker?
Yes, you can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker. Here's the best recipe for frozen chicken in the crock pot.
Will cream cheese curdle in a slow cooker?
Yes, cream cheese tends to curdle in a slow cooker after about an hour. Make sure to add the cream cheese to the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving this dish for the best texture.
How do you stop a chicken from going dry in the slow cooker?
The key to juicy chicken in the slow cooker is having it cook on low with enough liquid. You'll want to check on the chicken every hour or so as it cooks, and if the liquid is drying up, add something like chicken broth.
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Cream Cheese Chicken Crock Pot Recipe
This crock pot cream cheese chicken recipe makes tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a creamy Italian sauce. The flavor is just to die for, and this recipe couldn't be easier to make. You'll want to have this creamy chicken recipe every night for dinner!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tbsp. oregano
- Salt and pepper
- 10.5 oz. (300g) cream cheese
- Chives for garnishing
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, mushroom soup, garlic clove, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in the crock pot and cook at low for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken and add the cream cheese. Cook for 30 more minutes.
- Serve with fresh chives.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 365Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 299mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 21g
Renee
Made this for Sunday supper. It was bomb.
Michael (Mr. Whiskers) Shaefer
Loved this recipe and it was just what a cool lazy Sunday needed. One question though. Mine came out a little too thick, followed directions to the tee( always do the first time with new recipes before adding my "personal" touch.
Any suggestions/tips on best way to thin it down some? I was thinking maybe a little extra soup, or since I had mine on spaghetti, possibly using a little of the spaghetti water.
Any thoughts/input will be greatly appreciated!!
Brendan Cunningham
So glad you liked the recipe! Yes, adding any liquid should help thin it out