Creamy Italian Pork Chops

Creamy Italian Pork Chops
6-8 boneless pork loin chops (or boneless chicken breasts)
pepper to taste
1 envelope dry Italian dressing mix
1  (7 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
1 (10  3/4 oz.) can of cream of chicken soup
1 (10  3/4 oz.) can of cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup water
parsley for garnish (optional)
 Spray a large slow cooker (5 to 6 quarts) with nonstick spray.  Lay the pork chops (or chicken in the bottom).  Sprinkle with black pepper to taste.    Sprinkle with the dry Italian seasoning mix.  Place the mushroom slices even over the top of the meat.  In a bowl mix the soups and cream cheese.  Pour evenly over the meat and mushrooms.  Pour the cup of water around the edges of the meat.  Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.  When done, stir the gravy around to mix it well.  Serve over rice.