Description
This Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender slow-cooked chicken breasts in a rich Italian cream sauce, served over delicate angel hair pasta. It’s the perfect cozy family dinner with minimal prep.
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 (low or no sodium recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth (low or no sodium recommended)
- 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
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned (this step is optional but adds flavor).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix until smooth.
- Place chicken in the crock pot and pour the sauce mixture over the top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions shortly before serving.
- Shred or slice the chicken and serve over cooked angel hair pasta. Spoon extra sauce on top and garnish with parsley, pepper, and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and butter.
- Adjust seasoning to taste if using low-sodium broth and soup.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American