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Crock Pot Olive Garden Chicken

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope Jul 12, 2023

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3 ingredients, 5-minute prep! This copycat crockpot Olive Garden Chicken is juicy, tender, and packed with bold and tangy flavors! A copycat Olive Garden chicken pasta dish full of true Italian flavors!

There is good reason this slow cooker Olive Garden Chicken pasta will become your favorite recipe. Maybe you have seen this viral video on TikTok. Well, now is the time to try it for yourself. 

Olive Garden crockpot chicken with pasta on a plate with a green salad.
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Great recipe! Definitely 5+ Stars!
Followed the directions exactly as listed. Used Olive Garden Italian dressing, Penne pasta, cream cheese, etc. Served with a green salad and garlic bread. They LOVED IT!!! Was asked to save this recipe, and make again – SOON! Thank you for sharing!

K

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  • This Olive Garden Crockpot Chicken Makes the Perfect Dish
  • Olive Garden Chicken Crock Pot Ingredients
  • How to make Olive Garden Chicken (Crock Pot)
  • Olive Garden Chicken Recipe Tips
  • How to make Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken
    • Make this recipe with frozen chicken
  • Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Variations
  • How to Store Crock Pot Olive Garden Chicken
    • Reheating Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Recommended Tools
  • What to serve with Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken Pasta
  • More Copycat Recipes You Will Love
  • Best desserts to serve with Olive Garden Chicken
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  • Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken

This Olive Garden Crockpot Chicken Makes the Perfect Dish

If you’re looking for a dish that combines ease with incredible flavor, this Olive Garden Crockpot Chicken is just what you need. With years of experience creating and perfecting recipes, I can confidently say that this slow cooker meal is a standout.

But don’t just take my word for it—One reader commented: “Great recipe! Definitely 5+ Stars! Followed the directions exactly as listed. Used Olive Garden Italian dressing, Penne pasta, cream cheese, etc. Served with a green salad and garlic bread. They LOVED IT!!! Was asked to save this recipe, and make again – SOON! Thank you for sharing!” ~ K

The chicken comes out so tender and full of flavor, just like something you’d enjoy at a cozy Italian spot. It’s one of those recipes that’s perfect for a regular family dinner but still special enough to share with guests. And the best part? It’s super simple to make with just a few ingredients and hardly any effort.

Trust me, after one bite, you’ll see why this recipe has become a favorite in so many households. It’s a must-try for any home cook looking to bring a little bit of Olive Garden magic to their table!

If you love slow cooker or Instant Pot meals, you will love these other reader favorites; like my Instant Pot Bow Tie Pasta, this meal prep favorite Healthier Crack Chicken or my barbecue pulled pork recipe and this fall apart tender Barbacoa Beef recipe.

Olive Garden crockpot chicken with side salad.

Olive Garden Chicken Crock Pot Ingredients

  • Italian Dressing |  For a true copy of the Olive Garden chicken, use Olive Garden dressing. I have used Brianna’s Italian Salad Dressing, Trader Joe’s Romano Caesar, and Simply Organic Italian, but my favorite is my homemade zesty Italian dressing recipe. Olive Garden dressing, while delish, is high in sodium and has high fructose corn syrup, ew 🙁
  • Boneless Chicken Breasts | You want approximately 2 pounds, typically 3-4 boneless, skinless breasts.
  • Black Pepper | Ground fresh black pepper on your dish as desired.
  • Cream Cheese | You can use Neufchatel cheese instead of full-fat cream cheese in this Olive Garden copycat recipe. 
  • Pasta | The original Olive Garden chicken dish is served with pasta. For this recipe, I used a short pasta, like a penne pasta; any pasta will work — it grabs all that delicious sauce so there’s plenty in every bite.
  • Parmesan Cheese |  A microplane zester creates tiny, delicate shreds which melt seamlessly into your pasta.

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For truly 3 ingredient Olive Garden Chicken, then omit the parmesan cheese and the pasta – but seriously, it takes an extra second, so just do it! 🙂

How to make Olive Garden Chicken (Crock Pot)

  1. Place the meat in the bottom of your slow cooker, then cover it with the entire bottle of Italian dressing and freshly grated parmesan. If desired, add some ground black pepper as well.
  2. Add a block of cream cheese, cover, and cook on Low for 3-4 hours; if cooking on high, check the chicken after 2 ½-3 hours. See tips below for making this with frozen chicken breasts. 
Pouring bottle of Italian Dressing over chicken (fresh or frozen) for Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken.
Add chicken to crock, pour dressing on top.
Sprinkling parmesan cheese over chicken for Olive Garden Chicken.
Sprinkle on parmesan cheese
Adding block of cream cheese to the top of the chicken for Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken.
Add block of cream cheese
Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken covered and in slow cooker.
Place lid on this great recipe and slow cook!

3. During the last hour of this slow cooker recipe, bring a pot of water to boil on the stove and cook your choice of pasta. 
4. Shred the tender chicken once complete, stirring the creamy sauce, then return it to the crockpot and stir in the pasta. Sprinkle the whole thing with parmesan cheese and serve! If desired, garnish with some fresh chopped thyme. YUM!

Cook the pasta al dente for Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken pasta.
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain
Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken.
Shred chicken
Add the shredded chicken back to slow cooker for crock pot Olive Garden Chicken.
Add shredded chicken back to slow cooker and stir
Pour in drained, cooked pasta and stir into Olive Garden Chicken.
Stir in drained pasta, add additional parmesan and serve.

Olive Garden Chicken Recipe Tips

  • Cooking chicken in a slow cooker longer than 4 hours typically results in dry, chewy chicken – yuck! Nobody wants dry chicken. While the timing isn’t terribly convenient, I don’t mind starting this a little later in the day if I am around all day. I have found the sweet spot is around 4 hours!
  • This restaurant quality meal easily cuts in half for smaller family meals. But this is great for meal prepping. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and frozen up to 3 months in an airtight container.
  • You can quickly thaw your poultry in the microwave by gradually defrosting one minute at a time, or in a bath of warm water.
  • Or you can cook them frozen! See my tips below for the best practices.

How to make Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken

Chicken recipes shine when made in the Instant Pot; here are some quick tips for Olive Garden Chicken Pasta Instant Pot style, a creamy pasta dish the whole family will love. 

  1. Pour in half the bottle of dressing, then add the chicken breasts, finishing with the rest of the bottle of Italian dressing. Lay the block of cream cheese on top of the chicken breasts.
  2. Close the lid, seal and pressure cook for 10 minutes with 6-8 minutes of natural pressure release. Release any leftover steam, remove the chicken to a cutting board, shred easily with two forks, and then stir back into the mixture. Now is a great time to cook your pasta.
  3. Remove chicken, shred or cut and return to Instant Pot, add cooked pasta and all of the parmesan cheese; stir and serve immediately.
Hand stirring Olive Garden Chicken in crockpot.

Make this recipe with frozen chicken

Here’s the 411 (I just dated myself :-). Start with frozen chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts to avoid dryness. This Olive Garden chicken recipe is perfect for busy days when you don’t want to babysit your crockpot.

Just add the ingredients, set it on low for 6-8 hours (it’ll automatically switch to warm), and shred the chicken and cook your pasta when you come back. Voila! Dinner is served!

Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Variations

  • Make it healthier | It’s very easy to swap out the ingredients for healthier options. You can use a low-sodium Italian dressing, swap out cream cheese for plain Greek yogurt or Neufchatel cheese, and/or serve with whole-grain pasta or high-protein pasta.
  • You can use another sharp cheese instead of parmesan if you wish. Romano and asiago are your best substitutes, as they are also dry and have a similar salty flavor.
  • Penne pasta can be swapped out with another type of short noodle such as rigatoni, cavatappi, or fusilli, but honestly spaghetti works great too. The bottom line for this viral recipe is use your favorite pasta or what you have on hand!

How to Store Crock Pot Olive Garden Chicken

Allow the chicken and pasta to cool completely. Transfer the chicken and pasta into separate airtight containers. The chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If you plan to freeze it, both the chicken and pasta can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.

When freezing with the pasta, consider adding a bit of olive oil or sauce to the pasta before sealing it in an airtight container to help maintain its texture. Be sure to label the containers with the date. When you’re ready to enjoy your leftovers, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Reheating Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Reheating is simple from the fridge, place the pasta and chicken in a microwave-safe dish, adding a splash of water, broth, milk, or cream to prevent drying. Cover loosely and heat in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until warmed through.

For stovetop reheating, warm the chicken and pasta in a pan over medium heat, adding a bit of water, broth, milk, or cream, and stir occasionally until heated evenly.

If this dish was frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat one of the two above methods.

Serving of pasta with zesty Olive Garden crockpot chicken.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I keep my chicken from getting dry in the crock pot?

The best way to keep your poultry moist is by cooking on low instead of high, and keeping your time to 4 hours if possible. 

Can you put uncooked chicken in the slow cooker?

You can! It’s always important, however, to check the internal temperature of the meat when it’s done cooking. You want the temperature to reach 165° F to ensure that it is safe to eat. But if it shreds easily, it is done.

What is the best way to shred chicken?

It shreds easiest while it’s warm, so be sure to shred before refrigerating. You can use two forks to shred, use your hands, or even use a stand mixer after tearing into larger chunks and placing them in a deep mixing bowl. I personally think it’s easiest to shred using two forks.

What’s the difference between a slow cooker and a crockpot?

Nothing really, Crockpot is simply the brand name of a slow cooker, which is why we use it interchangeably.

A few of our favorite chicken recipes are this best-ever sous vide chicken breast, or this copycat chipotle chicken and this Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken and Rice.

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Olive Garden chicken served on a plate with green salad.

What to serve with Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken Pasta

My Olive Garden crock pot chicken pasta recipe goes great with many sides, but it is especially delicious when served with cheesy garlic bread and a side salad, like my Romaine Wedge Salad or this Italian Chopped Salad.

Talk about comfort food! And how about starting off with a bright and delicious drink? This Tangerine and Thyme Gin & Tonic pairs beautifully!

If you want to feel a little less guilty about your dinner, however, you can also serve this dish with a fresh, crisp salad. My collection of summer salad recipes has a ton of great options to choose from!

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Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken on plate with green salad in background.

Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken

4.87 from 15 readers
Author: Kathleen Pope
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours hours
Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 -10 servings
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This copycat Olive Garden Chicken crock pot chicken is juicy, tender, and packed with bold and tangy flavors. Made easily in your crock pot or Instant Pot. A simple 3 ingredient Olive Garden Chicken meal, the whole family will love.

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Equipment

  • Extra-Thick Plastic Cutting Boards BPA-Free,
  • 7-qt Crockpot

Ingredients 
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Place the following in a crock pot

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4) see below for frozen
  • 16 ounce Italian dressing make homemade, Olive Garden or organic, see notes below
  • 8 oz cream cheese Neufchâtel cheese may be subbed
  • 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese optional

Made on the stovetop just prior to serving (optional)

  • 16 oz penne pasta cooked al dente, according to package (any short pasta works, spaghetti too)
  • 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated or shredded
  • Fresh Thyme chopped (Optional garnish)
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Instructions

  • Add the chicken breasts to the crock pot, then pour the Italian dressing over and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and if desired some ground black pepper. 
  • Place a block of cream cheese on top of chicken, cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, that's your sweet spot to avoid dry chicken. See notes if you need to cook longer.
  • When you have about 40 minutes left on the slow cooker, heat the water for the pasta on the stovetop and cook the pasta on the according to package directions. 
  • Once Olive Garden crock pot chicken is done (it should shred easily), shred chicken using two forks or using a stand mixer, then return to the crock pot. 
  • Drain pasta, stir into chicken mixture to combine, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve. We love this with Garlic Cheese bread and a crisp green salad.

Make with Frozen Chicken Breasts

  • Place frozen breasts in the bottom of the crock pot, pour other ingredients over the top – cook for 5-6 hours on low, making sure that the internal temp reaches 165 degrees. The chicken will shred easily once done.
  • I have actually found this works better with crock pot chicken recipes, because the chicken doesn’t dry out, so this is my preferred and lazy way to make crock pot chicken.

Instant Pot Olive Garden Chicken

  • Pour ½ bottle Italian dressing into bottom of Instant Pot, place chicken breasts in next. Pour balance of salad dressing over the top, then top with cream cheese. Do not stir!
  • Cover pot and secure the lid, make sure it is in sealed position and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes, with natural release for 5-8 minutes. 
  • Remove chicken, shred or cut and return to Instant Pot, add cooked pasta and all of the parmesan cheese.
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Notes

I had a reader use Wishbone zesty and said it was overpowering and didn’t taste good at all, I suggest using Olive Garden Italian or one of the Italian dressings I suggest. Such as Brianna’s, Simply Organic Italian. 

Variations

  • This recipe is easily cut in half!
  • It’s very easy to swap out the ingredients for healthier options. You can use a low-sodium Italian dressing, swap out cream cheese for plain Greek yogurt, or serve with whole-grain pasta or high-protein pasta.
  • You can use another sharp cheese instead of parmesan if you wish. Romano and asiago are your best substitutes, as they are also dry and have a similar salty flavor.
  • Penne pasta can be swapped out with another type of short noodle such as rigatoni or fusilli, but honestly spaghetti works great too. Bottom line, use your favorite pasta or what you have on hand!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 235mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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  1. June Young

    Thu, Jan 2, 2025 at 9:11 am

    5 stars
    we love this recipe but i did have trouble incorporating the cream cheese-mine was pretty lumpy! we ate it anyway but was wondering what the secret is?

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Jan 2, 2025 at 11:02 am

      So glad you love it, June. Any chance you used cold cream cheese verses room temp? And did you use a lower fat version? Those could impact the texture. Once you remove the chicken to shred, give it a really good whisking to incorporate it all.

      Reply
  2. Barbara

    Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious! (Be warned, it makes more than a standard crockpot amount. I’ll be freezing some). I think I may cut back the dressing a bit, and add some peas next time.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:50 am

      Yay for another dinner!!! Adding peas sounds great for the next time, thanks for your sweet comment Barbara!

      Reply
  3. Barbara

    Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 8:29 pm

    3 stars
    I would use half a bar of cream cheese, cut the Italian dressing in half and sub chicken broth. Then I put everything in a casserole dish, layered mozzarella cheese in the middle and on top and baked it. It was too much cream cheese for us, but a great concept.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 8:34 am

      Sounds like you made your tweaks to it. Sorry you didn’t quite like it the way you made it. It’s a family favorite!

      Reply
  4. Cathy Dougherty

    Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 10:55 am

    I was wondering how long to cook with frozen chicken in the instapot?

    Reply
  5. Debbie

    Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 7:59 am

    I don’t like buying salad dressing. Do you have a recipe for homemade Olive Garden Italian salad dressing that works in this recipe?

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Feb 2, 2024 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks for asking, Debbie; I sure do; while I haven’t tried it with this recipe, it would be delicious! Give it a try! https://www.thefreshcooky.com/zesty-italian-dressing-recipe/

      Reply
  6. Dawn

    Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 12:25 pm

    My husband doesn’t care for chicken in shredded form. Do you think this would work if I just chunked it into bite size pieces?

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 12:53 pm

      Absolutely!! I understand your husband, I had some funny chicken aversions when I was pregnant with my boys!

      Reply
  7. Deedee

    Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 9:10 am

    Can I use ranch dressing instead?
    My whole family hates Italian dressing

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Oct 9, 2023 at 12:57 pm

      I’ve never tried it, let me know if you do!

      Reply
  8. K

    Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Definitely 5+ Stars!
    Followed the directions exactly as listed. Used Olive Garden Italian dressing, Penne pasta, cream cheese, etc. Served with a green salad and garlic bread. They LOVED IT!!! Was asked to save this recipe, and make again – SOON! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 8:04 pm

      Awe, thank you! You made my month!

      Reply
  9. Ann

    Tue, Jul 11, 2023 at 7:47 pm

    I think the trick is using the right salad dressing so beware of using your favorite type as the recipe says. I wish I would’ve used the suggestions as this dish was inedible as I made it with Wishbone zesty Italian. But overall it is heavy and tastes overprocessed.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 8:21 am

      That’s a good point Ann, I’ll put some notes in the recipe, yes I would think that Wishbone might be pretty heavy. So sorry about that!

      Reply
  10. Brittany

    Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 4:07 pm

    I just made this and the cream cheese curdles and the consistency is really soupy. Anyone else have this problem? I used frozen chicken breasts, 8oz of 1/3 less fat cream cheese and light Italian dressing. Otherwise followed the instructions exactly.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 6:29 am

      Probably using the less fat ingredients caused the curdling, and the frozen chicken might have had a lot of water in it (some
      Chicken is injected with water to make it look more plump). It shouldn’t have changed the taste/flavor and wasn’t bad, just a reaction it had. Next time, take the chicken out, and give it all a good whisking to bring it together again, maybe heating it on high for a few minutes to bring it back together. Then pop your chicken back in. Just a thought.

      Reply
  11. Sharon

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 11:59 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Definitely saving this on my rotation!!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, May 27, 2022 at 11:28 am

      So glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  12. Mahy

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 11:29 pm

    5 stars
    Fabulous recipe! The instructions are very easy to follow, and the result is outstanding!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, May 27, 2022 at 11:40 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Andrea

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    This is such an easy meal to prep! Tasty and easy, my favorite!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, May 27, 2022 at 11:41 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  14. Anita

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    This chicken pasta is delicious! I love finding another fabulous and easy recipe for my crock pot.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, May 27, 2022 at 11:41 am

      Right, you can never have too many crock pot recipes!

      Reply
  15. Casey

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    A go to at my house!! It’s super easy and everyone loves it!!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, May 27, 2022 at 11:42 am

      Love hearing that Casey! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  16. Tayler Ross

    Mon, May 23, 2022 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    We had this chicken for dinner last night and it was wonderful! My kids and husbands both loved it and said I should make it often!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, May 23, 2022 at 11:38 am

      Love hearing that! So glad you all loved it!

      Reply
  17. Toni

    Mon, May 23, 2022 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    This quickly became a favorite at my house! Everyone at my house loved it!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, May 23, 2022 at 11:40 am

      That is wonderful, thanks for your kind comment!

      Reply
  18. Beth Sachs

    Mon, May 23, 2022 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    Love how easy this crock pot chicken was to prep and cook. A hit with the whole family!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, May 23, 2022 at 11:40 am

      YAY! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  19. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    Mon, May 23, 2022 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    My family is going to love this! Thank you for this amazing recipe.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, May 25, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      You are so welcome!

      Reply
  20. Dana

    Mon, May 23, 2022 at 9:13 am

    5 stars
    This was so good, honestly, even better than at the restaurant!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, May 25, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Love hearing that, thanks for taking the time to write a kind comment!

      Reply
  21. Sheila Thigpen

    Mon, Jan 17, 2022 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    This was so creamy and delicious! My family gobbled it right up!

    Reply
  22. Radha

    Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 11:29 am

    Creamy pasta is always comforting and this recipe is a keeper!

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you Radha!

      Reply
  23. Kathryn

    Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 9:20 am

    We can’t get enough of this chicken pasta! It’s so flavorful, creamy and easy to put together! Thanks for another delicious recipe, Kathleen! I’ll be making this dish again soon!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      Yay, I love hearing this!

      Reply
  24. Jennifer

    Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 8:35 am

    This looks like a pasta dish I can get with. Love quick and easy meal ideas like this one.

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      Yes, definitely “get with” this dish!

      Reply
  25. Inger@Art of Natural Living

    Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 7:12 am

    This looks incredible. Love the frozen tip both for moist chicken but it’s also perfect for poor planners 🙂

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you Inger, I do that ALL THE TIME, because I always forget to take out my meat!

      Reply
  26. Ashley Marie Lecker

    Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

    I love olive garden’s italian dressing. I bet this is absolutely delicious!

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    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks, it really is a keeper and so easy too!

      Reply
  27. karen @karenskitchenstories

    Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 11:44 am

    This is so delicious! I’ll be making this often.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 12:30 pm

      Thank you Karen, it’s on repeat at our house!

      Reply
  28. Lisa Kerhin

    Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 7:43 am

    I have not had this dish at OG, but I think I would love the homemade version you made much better. Delish!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      I think you would too Lisa!

      Reply
  29. Wendy Klik

    Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 6:18 am

    Dump dinners make me happy and the flavors in this dish will make my family happy. Thanks

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 12:31 pm

      YES! Me too, especially when they are so darn easy!

      Reply
  30. Terri Steffes

    Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 5:55 am

    This looks incredible. I know my family would love having this!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you Terri, I hope you try it and love it!

      Reply

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