This slow cooker chicken dish takes about 10 minutes to put together. Layer the ingredients, set the slow cooker on low, and forget it for 5 to 7 hours This is a flavorful meal with chicken, cheese, and potatoes--add a steamed vegetable or some garden fresh sliced tomatoes, and you have a complete dinnerItalian salad dressing and italian seasonings flavor the chicken and potatoes along with parmesan cheese. I used a light italian dressing, and the results were delicious. If your chicken breasts are small or you are using thin cutlets or tenders, cut the potatoes smaller and check for doneness at about 5 hours. Chicken breasts are lean and will be dry if overcooked. See the tips and variations for some simple substitutions and add-in ideas. See alsoitalian chicken with broccoli and cream saucebev's italian chicken.