Easy Weeknight Dinners
A simple, yet incredibly flavorful chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights, requiring minimal ingredients and effort. This dish cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker, yielding tender, shredded chicken in a rich, creamy Italian-seasoned sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 bottle Italian dressing 16 oz
- 8 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
Instructions
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour the entire bottle of Italian dressing over the chicken.
- Distribute the softened cream cheese cubes evenly over the chicken and dressing.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine the shredded chicken with the creamy, flavorful sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy over your favorite side, such as rice, pasta, or with a simple green salad.
Notes
Serve this versatile chicken over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or even in slider buns. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also mix in some cooked vegetables like spinach or peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking. If using frozen chicken, add an extra hour to the cooking time.