Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts in a rich blend of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, and Italian dressing mix. Served over delicate angel hair pasta and optionally garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan, this easy, hands-off recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 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 Italian dressing mix)
Pasta
- 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
Optional Garnishes
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Cracked black pepper
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare and sear chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Once the pan is hot, place the chicken breasts in it and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Make the creamy sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix. Whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a homogeneous sauce.
- Set up the crock pot: Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the seared chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the creamy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Note that cooking longer will make the chicken more tender and likely to fall apart.
- Cook the pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly.
- Serve: You may serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken directly in the crock pot. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce or spoon the chicken and sauce over the pasta. Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use low or no sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth if you want a lower salt content.
- Always use a food thermometer to check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Crock pot cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker’s brand and age.
- Cooking chicken longer than the recommended time results in tender, shreddable meat but may cause it to fall apart.
- To save time, prepare pasta while the chicken finishes cooking.
Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Angel Hair Pasta, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food
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