Slow Cooker Zesty Italian Chicken
Slow Cooker Zesty Italian Chicken, this easy weeknight dinner has bold flavors. It's hearty, comforting, and great for any time of year! #slowcooker #chicken #Crockpot #recipes #Italian #creamy #zesty #shredded #easy #keto
Servings 8 servings
Calories 281kcal
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium chicken breasts boneless, skinless. see notes above for substitutions
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Chicken seasoning Grill Mates Montreal Chicken
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 10 ounce can cream of chicken I used fat free
- 1 envelope Italian dressing mix Zesty Italian Dressing mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup whole milk or as needed
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- rice, quinoa, or pasta to serve over
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Spray a large slow cooker insert with cooking spray or line with a slow cooker liner.
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Season chicken with Montreal chicken seasoning, salt, pepper, and Zesty Italian seasoning.
- Pour cream of chicken soup over the top of the chicken.
- Place cubed cream cheese over the cream of chicken.
- Cover slow cooker with lid and cook on low heat 5 to 6 hours OR on high heat 4 hours.
- Remove chicken breasts, add Parmesan cheese, and whisk sauce to combine. Shred chicken with two forks. Return chicken to sauce and stir to combine.
- If it's too thick, you can thin out with a little milk.
- Serve alone or over pasta, rice, or quinoa.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg
