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Bowl of Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini topped with fresh parsley and black pepper on a light wooden table

Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini

This Crockpot Chicken Tetrazzini is the ultimate time-saving dinner solution! With just 15 minutes of prep, this creamy chicken tetrazzini recipe is a satisfying, hands-off meal perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in the slow cooker crock.
  2. Top with 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle with Italian dressing mix.
  3. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours.
  4. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
  6. Mix in the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and softened cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken in the slow cooker.
  8. Cover and continue to cook on Low for 1 additional hour, or until the chicken is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened.

Notes

Pro Tip: Keep these pantry staples on hand, and you’ll always have the makings of a quick chicken tetrazzini dinner ready to go!