Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 245 min
Ingredients: 3 lbs. chicken breasts (skinless, boneless (can use 2-3 pounds)); 1 Tbsp. lemon pepper ((don't have lemon pepper? Use 1 tsp. of garlic powder and a 1/2 tsp of black pepper instead)); 2 tsp. onion powder; 1 cup Caesar dressing ((use your favorite brand)); ¾ cup chicken broth; ½ cup grated Parmigiano cheese

By Sarah Olson

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Nov 08, 2022Updated Sep 07, 2024

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This Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken combines boneless skinless chicken breasts with caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and a few other pantry staples for a dish your whole family will enjoy. Chicken dinner just got a lot easier!

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Why this Ceasar chicken recipe works
Recipe Ingredients
Step-by-Step Directions
How to serve
Recipe FAQs
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Why this Ceasar chicken recipe works

This chicken dinner uses just a few ingredients and has a moderate cooking time. In just a few steps, you’ll turn chicken breasts into a creamy chicken caesar dish that is flavorful and versatile too!

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for caeser chicken on a table.

Chicken Breasts: You’ll want to use at least 2-3 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts.
Caesar Dressing: The highlight of the recipe is caesar dressing which provides a flavor combination of garlic, salt, lemon, and smokey black pepper. We love Newman’s Caeser Dressing, but also have used store brand with luck.
Seasonings: Onion powder and lemon pepper seasoning combine to create a finishing flavor touch to the caesar chicken recipe.
Chicken Broth: Combines with the dressing to create a creamy caesar sauce.
Parmesan Cheese: Grated parmesan cheese is the perfect cheese combination for a dish like this.

Step-by-Step Directions

4 images showing how to make caeser chicken in a crockpot.

Step One – Place fork-poke chicken breasts into the crockpot and sprinkle both sides with lemon pepper and onion powder.

Step Two – Add the Caesar dressing, chicken broth, and grated parmesan cheese. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.

Step Three – After the cooking time is done remove chicken breasts and shred them with two forks.

Step Four – Place the chicken back into the sauce that is in the slow cooker. Serve and enjoy!

Shredded caeser chicken in a bowl with parsley on top.

How to serve

This chicken is excellent over pasta, rice topped with fresh parsley, and added to a caeser salad with freshly chopped romaine hearts.
You can also make quesadillas with leftover chicken. All you need are 2 tortillas, chicken, more Caesar dressing, chopped onions, sour cream, and crumbled bacon. You can even add spinach.
Serve a helping of this caesar chicken on a sandwich topped with more creamy caesar dressing, chopped parsley, jalapenos, and freshly ground black pepper.
If you want a hearty meal, consider keeping the chicken breasts whole. Then, slice them and add the sliced pieces to a plate. Enjoy the sliced caesar chicken with roasted potatoes and butter-sauteed asparagus.

bowl of shredded caeser chicken on a bed of rice.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs in this recipe?

Yes. Make sure they are boneless and skinless and proceed with the recipe as instructed.

How do I store leftover chicken?

Add any remaining caesar chicken to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Can I use a meat mallet instead of poking the chicken with a fork?

Sure! The idea is to tenderize the chicken so it cooks to tender perfection. You can also use a rolling pin to tenderize the chicken.

Can I make baked caesar chicken with this recipe?

Absolutely. The biggest differences are placing the chicken in a prepared baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray and whisking up the creamy sauce mixture in a small bowl before pouring it over the chicken. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165 degrees.

Can I add salt and pepper to these chicken breasts as well?

Yes, though I would wait to add until the dish is cooked. The caeser dressing has plenty of salt and pepper.

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