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    Home » Crock Pot Recipes

    Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken

    Published: Sep 17, 2021 · Modified: Aug 1, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Everyone is talking about Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken and with good reason. It is a simple slow cooker recipe that you can prep in 5 minutes and enjoy a few hours later. If that isn't enough, it combines the deliciousness of Olive Garden salad dressing with the creamy flavor of cream cheese. It is certainly one the of the Best Crock Pot Chicken Recipes we have ever made!

    Everyone is talking about Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken and with good reason. It is a simple slow cooker recipe that you can prep in 5 minutes and enjoy a few hours later. If that isn't enough, it combines the deliciousness of Olive Garden salad dressing with the creamy flavor of cream cheese.
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    • Why you need to make this Olive Garden dressing chicken recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make chicken with Olive Garden dressing and cream cheese
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    Why you need to make this Olive Garden dressing chicken recipe

    • Prep time - Just 5 minutes prep time!
    • Easy - 5 ingredients (minus salt and pepper to taste)
    • Family favorite - even the pickiest eaters will love Olive Garden slow cooker chicken
    olive garden pasta and chicken in a bowl and a bottle of olive garden dressing

    Ingredients

    • Chicken breast - skinless, boneless and fresh or defrosted
    • Olive Garden dressing - you can use the light version which tastes just as good
    • Cream cheese - Adds a creaminess to the sauce
    • Parmesan cheese - Whatever kind you prefer, fresh, packaged...
    • Pasta - I used a penne pasta, but any of your favorite short pastas would work as well.
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    cream cheese, olive garden dressing, chicken breast, pasta, salt and pepper

    How to make chicken with Olive Garden dressing and cream cheese

    Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crock pot and pour an entire bottle of Olive Garden salad dressing over the chicken breasts.

    chicken breast in a crock pot with olive garden dressing

    Add the Parmesan cheese to the crock pot.

    chicken in a crock pot with olive garden dressing and parmesan cheese

    Add the block of cream cheese to the slow cooker. You don't need to cut it as the heat from cooking will cause it to melt.

    chicken in a crock pot with olive garden dressing and parmesan cheese and cream cheese

    Cook on low for 6 hours.

    stainless steel crock pot

    With about 15 minutes left in the crock pot cook time, it's is time to cook your pasta on the stove. Cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside when done.

    When the cook time in the crock pot is done, stir to break up the cream cheese and create the sauce.

    Olive garden chicken in  the slow cooker

    Shred the chicken in the crock pot. You can use two forks, to shred the chicken, but it is much easier when you use these shredding claws. The chicken shreds with very little effort and your hands don't hurt afterward.

    shredded chicken in a crockpot with sauce

    Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker and top with the remainder of the Parmesan cheese.

    pasta chicken and cheese in a crock pot

    Mix to combine until all the chicken and pasta is coated in the sauce.

    Serve and enjoy!

    chicken and pasta in a white bowl

    The sauce in this dish has a slight tangy flavor that is irresistible!

    chicken and pasta in a bowl with a bottle of olive garden dressing in the background

    I made this dish about 45 minutes before my family was ready to eat and kept on the keep warm mode of the crock pot. It was perfect!

    You can serve Olive Garden chicken pasta with a side salad or some bread sticks (for a true Olive Garden experience) or garlic bread.

    Chicken and penne pasta in a bowl

    📖 Recipe

    Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken

    Everyone is talking about Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken and with good reason. It is a simple slow cooker recipe that you can prep in 5 minutes and enjoy a few hours later. If that isn't enough, it combines the deliciousness of Olive Garden salad dressing with the creamy flavor of cream cheese.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Crock Pot Meal, Dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 774kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • Crock Pot
    • Shredding claws

    Ingredients

    • 3 chicken breast, boneless and skinless
    • 16 oz olive Garden dressing (one bottle)
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 16 oz pasta
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the crock pot and pour the entire bottle of Olive Garden salad dressing over the chicken breasts.
    • Add the ½ grated Parmesan cheese to the crock pot.
    • Add the block of cream cheese to the slow cooker.
    • Cook on low for 6 hours.
    • With about 15 minutes left in the crock pot cook time, cook your pasta on the stove. Drain and set aside when done.
    • When the cook time is done, stir to break up the cream cheese and create the sauce.
    • Shred the chicken in the crock pot. You can use two forks, to shred the chicken.
    • Add the cooked pasta to the slow cooker and top with the ¼ cup remainder of the Parmesan cheese.
    • Mix to combine.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1199mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 677IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I cook crockpot Olive Garden chicken on high?

    Yes, you can. 4 hours on high, 6 hours on low.

    Can I use frozen chicken?

    I am not of fan of using frozen chicken in the crock pot because of food temperature issues. It is much safer to use chicken that is defrosted or fresh when using the crock pot.

    How long will leftovers last?

    You can store this Olive Garden chicken and pasta in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

    I don't have penne pasta. What other pasta can I use with this dish?

    Any kind of shorter pasta will work - ziti, spiral, butterfly, shells. It all depends on what you have in your pantry.

    Can you make Olive Garden chicken without the pasta?

    Yes, you can make it and serve it over a bed of rice or some other side, but you will have more sauce left over than if you added pasta.

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    Comments

    1. Beth

      September 17, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious and full of flavor! I can’t wait to try this recipe! Going to be such a hit here so excited to make this tomorrow night for dinner!

    2. Alina

      September 17, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for a good pasta recipe! This looks delicious and simple, saving it for later!

    3. Cate

      September 17, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      Wow! What a simple and delicious looking recipe, saving this to make soon!

    4. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

      September 17, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      Love how quick and easy this is! Such a perfect dinner recipe for any day of the week.

    5. Teodora Grujic

      September 17, 2021 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious! My kids will love it! Thank you for sharing!

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