Description
Juicy chicken breasts infused with zesty Italian flavor thanks to Olive Garden’s signature dressing—this dish is a weeknight hero. The tangy dressing combines with Parmesan and cream cheese to create a rich, crave-worthy sauce that’s perfect over pasta, potatoes, or veggies. Easy to make in the oven or slow cooker, and just as delicious the next day. It’s comfort food with restaurant flair—and all you need is a bottle of dressing and a pack of chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 to 1½ cups Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 oz cream cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F or prepare slow cooker insert.
- Lay chicken in a baking dish or slow cooker.
- Pour dressing evenly over chicken.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Parmesan over top.
- Add cream cheese if using.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or cook on LOW 6–7 hrs / HIGH 4 hrs.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Thighs are juicier, but breasts work great for a leaner option.
- For extra creaminess, stir cream cheese into the sauce once cooked.
- Leftovers are amazing shredded into sandwiches or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes (oven) or 4–6 hours (slow cooker)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking / Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg