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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot » Creamy Italian Chicken (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Options)

    Creamy Italian Chicken (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Options)

    November 13, 2018 By Chandice | 10 Comments | Updated April 13, 2022

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    This Instant Pot creamy Italian chicken is bursting with delicious flavors that the whole family will love! This one pot meal is so simple to make and tastes great. My husband said it's his favorite meal.

    This creamy Italian chicken is bursting with delicious flavors that the whole family will love! It can easily be made as we did below in the Instant Pot or can be adjusted for the slow cooker.

    He loves that it is full of great flavor, plus it’s creamy and comforting. It is especially great during the winter months because it is warm and filling. I love dipping the sauce with our gluten-free crescent rolls. It also goes great with Evolving Tables squash casserole.

    This recipe actually came from my amazing step mama Sheila. It was my favorite recipe she made for me whenever I came to visit. She was so sweet after my celiac diagnosis to adapt it gluten-free for me.

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    I love saving some extra chicken breasts to make our Chick-Fil-A gluten-free chicken sandwich too. It is so delicious!

    I have gone a step further here and made sure that instead of using the dry Italian salad dressing mix, which can be very hard to find, we used fresh herbs and spices to achieve the same delicious taste.

    Can I make this in the slow cooker instead?

    Yes! I used to make this recipe in my slow cooker and let it do it’s thing for 6-8 hours or so. Just put everything in the pot making sure the cream cheese is on the top and cook on low for 7 hours.

    I love that with this creamy Italian chicken in the Instant Pot I can now do that same delicious recipe in under 30 minutes

    . Plus, it is budget friendly and make it easier to live cheap gluten-free.

    What size Instant Pot should I use?

    I personally LOVE my 9-in-1 6 quart Instant Pot because it makes big family meals so much easier. Especially for this busy mom who almost always forgets to prepare ahead of time…oops. Anyone else struggle with that?

    Luckily with recipes like our 10 minute Instant Pot gluten-free Mac n’ cheese, I can have meals in minutes. I simply put in some canned chicken, leftover ground beef or even tuna for extra protein.

    How to make creamy Italian chicken

    Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot except cream cheese. Layer starting with water, chicken and seasonings then lastly the cream of chicken soup.

    Seal lid and close vent. Cook for 25 minutes on manual or pressure cook. Naturally release pressure for 7 minutes then quick release.

    Overhead shot of raw chicken with garlic in an Instant Pot

    Stir in the cream cheese and seal lid again. Let it just sit for 3 minutes. Remove lid and use a fork or small whisk to combine everything.

    Stir with a small whisk or fork then serve over rice or potatoes with more salt and pepper to taste. I also like to serve this meal with warm buttered corn, cold cottage cheese and a green salad. 

    Cream cheese with other chicken ingredients in an Instant Pot

    Pro Tip: While you can do a dump and start for this meal. For a smoother sauce, simply put all the ingredients into a pot EXCEPT the cream cheese and cook.

    Once it has cooked and you have let it naturally release, stir in the cream cheese then re-seal the lid and let it sit for 3 minutes. Then use a fork or small whisk to combine everything. 

    What gluten-free cream of chicken soup do you recommend?

    I always recommend our homemade gluten-free cream of chicken soup recipe because you can make a big batch for much cheaper than buying it. Plus, it tastes so great!

    It is made with good quality ingredients and works great in recipes but you can also enjoy it on it’s own. 

    Can I make this a dump and start Instant Pot meal?

    Yes, you absolutely can. In our video, I put everything into the pot at once to cook. I will say though, this method curdles the cream cheese so it doesn’t look smooth. It still tastes great though!

    I have since recommended a slightly different method that doesn’t take much longer. Those directions are in the recipe below. 

    What are some other great Instant Pot dump and start meals?

    Aren’t they the best?! Our dump and start Instant Pot hamburger soup is so good and will be a new family favorite in your home if you make it!

    It’s a classic 30 year old recipe from my mother-in-law that we adapted for the Instant Pot.

    The Holy Mess has a great group of 20 dump and start instant pot meals. Cooking with Karli also 25 dump and start instant pot recipes. She even has a creamy Italian chicken pasta!

    If you are looking for gluten-free Instant Pot recipes specifically, be sure to check out our roundup of 50 gluten-free Instant Pot recipes!

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    Instant Pot Creamy Italian Chicken

    This Instant Pot creamy Italian chicken is bursting with delicious flavors that the whole family will love! This one pot meal is so simple to make and tastes great. My husband said it's his favorite meal.
    4.41 from 5 votes
    This instant pot creamy Italian chicken is such a crowd pleaser, everyone will love it! It is best served hot over rice or potatoes with corn and cottage cheese.
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 35 mins
    Total Time: 40 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten free creamy chicken, gluten free instant pot creamy chicken, gluten free italian chicken, instant pot creamy chicken, italian chicken recipe
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 374kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb. chicken breasts cut in half or pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
    • 2 8 oz. packages cream cheese
    • 1 12 oz. box Pacific (or another gluten-free brand) cream of chicken soup
    • 1 1/2 C water
    • 2 tsp. minced garlic
    • 1 tsp. sugar
    • 2 tsp. onion powder
    • 1 T dried oregano
    • 1 T salt
    • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
    • 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
    • 1/4 tsp. celery salt
    • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot except cream cheese
    • Layer starting with soup then chicken going in first and lastly the seasonings
    • Seal lid and close vent
    • Cook for 25 minutes on manual or pressure cook
    • Naturally release pressure for 7 minutes then quick release
    • Stir in the cream cheese and seal lid again
    • Let it just sit for 3 minutes
    • Remove lid and use a fork or small whisk to combine everything
    • Stir and serve over rice or potatoes with more salt and pepper to taste

    Video

    Notes

    You can put everything into the Instant Pot and just cook it all together but it will make it a bit more clumpy. If you want a smoother sauce, be sure to add the cream cheese after everything else has cooked.
    Really the taste isn't affected whichever way you decide to do it, it's more just about the texture of the sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 1549mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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    Originally published on November 21, 2017

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    1. Linda says

      October 01, 2020 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      Definitely a new family favorite for our family too!!! I know my family will want it again soon. I think I will gather the dry ingredients/spices before hand and place pre-measured in small containers and ready to go,. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes with us Chandice!

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      • Chandice says

        October 01, 2020 at 4:02 pm

        What a great idea Linda!! I will add that idea when I have a minute to update it. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing!!

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    2. Bailey says

      January 29, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Can you use frozen chicken or does it need to be thawed?

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      • Chandice says

        February 08, 2020 at 12:13 am

        Frozen will work just cook 8-10 minutes longer I believe.

        Reply
    3. Ashley M says

      September 18, 2019 at 1:46 am

      I’m planning on making this tomorrow, but 2lb of chicken is a bit much for just my husband and I so I’d like to half the recipe. Should I half all the ingredients? And would you recommend decreasing the cooking time?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        September 24, 2019 at 2:54 am

        Yes, you can half all ingredients but cooking time will be the same 🙂 can’t wait to hear how it goes!

        Reply
    4. Erin says

      January 10, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great easy dinner! My whole family loves this and I love that it’s just like the kind my Mom made in the crock pot growing up. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        January 11, 2019 at 5:41 am

        That’s so funny Erin, my mom used to make it in a crockpot too! Glad you are enjoying the recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Erica says

      September 12, 2018 at 9:40 am

      I tried making this and it was a soupy mess – all liquid! Was I really supposed to put two cups of water AND 12 oz and soup in?!

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      • Chandice says

        September 18, 2018 at 2:58 am

        I am so sorry to hear this, you are right, there was a mistake in the amount of water. It has been reduced to 1 1/2 C, what it was originally supposed to be. I do recommend letting the chicken and sauce rest just a minute before pouring it over the rice. Also, it is supposed to be like thin gravy that can be poured over the rice. I hope you enjoy it more next time.

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