Tasty Olive Garden Chicken in a Crockpot

## Tasty Olive Garden Chicken in a Crockpot

Okay, alright, gather around. This here is like Olive Garden got cozy in your kitchen’s slow cooker. Imagine: chicken that’s all sorts of happy in a creamy Italian dressing bath, tangy parm tangos, and a warm, hearty hug of peppers. It’s that weeknight superstar you’ll want to ranch-dip all your moments in.

So! This recipe here? Let me paint you a picture. It’s a rainy Tuesday, and my husband waltzes into the kitchen, nose in the air like a gourmet detective, “Mmm, smells like dinner is about to win life tonight!” And since that glorious day, this little number has been our dinnertime darling—a true household hero.

Why You’ll Love This Tasty Olive Garden Chicken in a Crockpot

– Because sometimes you just want the rich, hearty vibes of Olive Garden without the questionable soft breadstick.
– Perfect for those days when you’d rather watch Netflix in fuzzy socks than watch a pot simmer.
– It smells like a fancy Italian restaurant and cooks while you live your life.
– Almost zero cleanup—hallelujah for the lazy in all of us!

How to Make It

Alright pal, you’re gonna grab your crockpot, plunk your chicken in it (I won’t judge a missed pot drop—it happens!). Next, fling your Italian dressing over it. Like a Jackson Pollock painting, don’t stress the splash. Then toss in those peppers—get crazy and add a few extra if you’re feeling spicy. Pour in parmesan; let your better instincts tell you when to stop. Just let this happy mess slow cook on low and marry those flavors into a dish that’s gonna wow your dinner table.

Ingredient Notes

– **Chicken Breasts:** They’re basically blank canvases for all that Italian-y goodness—my saviors during weeknight indecision.
– **Italian Dressing:** The glue that makes everything mingling-friendly. Give it extra jazz hands if you’ve got the time.
– **Parmesan:** I won’t lie, I obscure the original recipe’s amount…because cheese annihilation’s my pure collage move. But don’t tell anyone.
– **Pepperoncini:** These little zesty blossoms bring the party like surprise dance moves. Spice on a Monday? Yes, please.

**Recipe Steps:**

1. Throw chicken breasts into the crockpot.
2. Drench with Italian dressing—just pour with reckless abandon.
3. Add pepperoncini (as many as joy allows).
4. Cover with parmesan like a snowstorm only to melt in your Crockpot spring.
5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, then reap glory when you get home.

What to Serve It With

Pile this delish creation on a mountain of mashed potatoes, or serve over rice, or all-in veggie spread. Toss in some buttery garlic noodles—you know each noodle a little love note from gewd carbs!

Tips & Mistakes

Beware the tangled pitfalls of forgetting you started the crockpot. Post-it notes help. Leaving the cheese near the slow cooker limits crimes of premature nibbling.

Storage Tips

Leftovers? Scoop those bad boys into a Tupperware—watch them transform into lunch saviors tomorrow. It’ll still taste grand if served cold for a midnight fridge raid, though hot transformation is preferred.

Variations and Substitutions

Ran out of Italian dressing once and improvised with lemon juice, cracked pepper, and rogue herbs. Not to brag, but it worked and almost made me seem like a real chef. No parmesan? Pecorino threw a decent party.

**Frequently Asked Questions**

Tasty Olive Garden Chicken in a Crockpot

This delicious Olive Garden-inspired chicken recipe is perfect for slow cooker meals and guarantees tender, flavorful results with minimal effort.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 1.5 cups Italian salad dressing store-bought or homemade
• ▢ 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 8 oz spaghetti pasta cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Place chicken breasts into the bottom of the crockpot.
• Pour Italian salad dressing over the chicken evenly.
• Sprinkle minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese on top.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
• Shred chicken gently with two forks in the crockpot and mix well with sauce.
• Serve hot over cooked spaghetti pasta.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.