Creamy Italian Chicken Recipe

A white plate with a shredded chicken and Italian dressing servied over white rice and a serving of green beans on the plate too.

This recipe combines chicken breast with an Italian-inspired sauce, blending rich cream cheese with savory cream of chicken. This Creamy Italian Chicken offers a comforting taste, making each bite a delightful experience.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 263kcal

Author: Over The Big Moon

Ingredients

4-6 Chicken Breasts cleaned and trimmed
8 Oz Cream Cheese softened
1 10.5oz can Cream of Chicken
1 packet Dry Italian Seasoning

Instructions

Oven Cooking Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place chicken breasts in a large baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and the dry Italian seasoning packet. Mix until all ingredients are well-blended and smooth.
Pour the creamy Italian mixture over the chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they are well-covered.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake 45 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. You can check its doneness by ensuring it's no longer pink in the middle or by using a meat thermometer (the internal temperature should read at least 165°F).
Using two forks, shred the chicken and stir to coat the chicken with the mixture. Serve the Creamy Italian Chicken over pasta, rice, or with your favorite side dishes.

Crock Pot Cooking Instructions:

Begin by trimming the fat off the chicken.
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and the dry Italian seasoning packet. Mix until all ingredients are well-blended and smooth.
Pour the creamy Italian mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they are well-covered.
Cover the crockpot with its lid. Set the crockpot to 'LOW' and cook for 6-7 hours. Alternatively, if you're short on time, you can set it to 'HIGH' and cook for 3-4 hours.
After cooking, ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked by checking if it's no longer pink in the middle or by using a meat thermometer (it should read at least 165°F).
Once cooked, gently stir the mixture in the crockpot to combine the flavors. Serve the Creamy Italian Chicken over pasta, rice, or with your choice of side dishes.

Instant Pot Cooking Instructions:

Follow steps 1-3 of the instructions under Crock Pot Cooking, adding the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot.
Secure the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the pressure valve is set to 'Sealing'. Select the 'Poultry' or 'Manual' setting, and adjust the cooking time to 15 minutes at high pressure.
Once the cooking time is up, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for about 10 minutes. After that, you can turn the valve to 'Venting' to release any remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the lid. Ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked by checking that it's no longer pink in the middle or by using a meat thermometer (it should read at least 165°F).
Using two forks, shred the chicken and stir to coat the chicken with the mixture. Serve the Creamy Italian Chicken over pasta, rice, or with your favorite side dishes.

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Notes

For a full list of FAQ's, as well as instructions on how to turn this recipe into a freezer meal, check out the post at https://overthebigmoon.com/italian-chicken

EASY WAYS TO TO SERVE CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Over Pasta: Serve the creamy chicken over spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne. The rich sauce complements the pasta beautifully.
With Rice: Serve it over a bed of steamed white or brown rice to absorb the creamy sauce.
Atop Mashed Potatoes: The creamy sauce and chicken pair wonderfully with smooth mashed potatoes.
With Steamed Vegetables: Serve alongside steamed broccoli, green beans, or asparagus for a balanced meal.
In a Wrap or Tortilla: Use the creamy chicken as a filling for wraps or tortillas, adding lettuce, tomatoes, and other veggies as desired.
With a Side Salad: Pair with a fresh green salad dressed in a light vinaigrette to balance out the richness of the chicken.
Inside Baked Potatoes: Make a slit in baked potatoes and stuff them with the creamy chicken mixture.
As a Pizza Topping: Use the creamy chicken as a unique and flavorful pizza topping along with some cheese.

SIDES TO SERVE WITH ITALIAN CHICKEN BREAST

Green Salad: A light salad with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and a zesty vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad: The creamy Caesar dressing can complement the Italian flavors.
Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans: Lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Roasted Asparagus: Drizzled with lemon juice and grated parmesan.
Garlic Bread: Perfect for soaking up the creamy sauce.
Roasted Potatoes: Seasoned with rosemary and garlic.
White or Brown Rice – pairs well the creaminess of the recipe.

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