Introduction

This Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a rich sauce pair beautifully with delicate angel hair pasta. It’s comforting, easy to make, and sure to become a family favorite.

The image shows a black slow cooker with two browned chicken breasts cooking in a creamy white sauce speckled with black pepper and small green herb pieces, likely parsley, scattered on top and in the sauce. Around the cooker, there are small white bowls holding grated cheese and chopped green herbs, a chunk of pale yellow cheese, a whole bulb of garlic, and a large clear glass bowl filled with yellow cooked pasta on a white marbled surface with a grey cloth nearby. The overall scene is rustic and cozy, highlighting the creamy chicken dish as the main focus. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large chicken breasts)
4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup (recommend low or no sodium if sensitive to salt)
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup chicken broth (recommend low or no sodium if sensitive to salt)
1 (0.7 ounce) packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix (or your favorite mix)
16 ounce box angel hair pasta
Chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Step 2: Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Step 4: Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix to the bowl. Whisk until fully combined.
Step 5: Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom of the pot.
Step 6: Pour the soup mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking longer will make the chicken more tender but it may start to fall apart.
Step 7: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Step 8: Serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken. Toss the pasta with the sauce or spoon the chicken and sauce over the pasta.
Step 9: Optional: Top with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and color.

Tips & Variations

Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth if you want to control salt levels.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce before cooking.
Try swapping angel hair pasta for fettuccine or penne for a different texture.
Leftover sauce can be stirred into cooked vegetables or rice for a quick side dish.

Storage

Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through. Pasta is best cooked fresh, but leftover pasta and sauce can be combined and reheated; add a splash of broth or water if the sauce thickens too much.

How to Serve

A close-up of a white plate filled with creamy pasta and a cooked chicken breast placed on top. The base layer is a nest of thin yellow spaghetti covered evenly with a white creamy sauce speckled with black pepper and small green parsley pieces. The chicken breast is light golden brown with a slightly crispy texture and some black pepper sprinkled on it, resting in the middle of the plate. A silver fork lifts a small bundle of spaghetti coated in the sauce from the bottom right, adding depth to the scene. The background is a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?

It’s best to use thawed chicken breasts to ensure even cooking in the crock pot. If using frozen, increase the cooking time and check the internal temperature carefully to reach 165°F.

Can I make this recipe without cream cheese?

The cream cheese adds richness and creaminess, but you can substitute with an equal amount of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for a slightly different flavor and texture.