Description
This Crockpot Angel Chicken recipe is a deliciously creamy and easy-to-make slow cooker meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a rich sauce made with cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, and chicken broth, then served over delicate angel hair pasta for a comforting and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pasta and Garnish
- 12 oz angel hair pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot in an even layer to ensure uniform cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and Italian dressing mix. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and heated through.
- Cook the Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred or slice them as preferred. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir it well into the sauce to coat evenly.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy chicken mixture over cooked angel hair pasta. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken soup or add sliced mushrooms into the crockpot for added texture and flavor.
- For enhanced flavor, sear the chicken breasts in a pan with a bit of oil before placing them in the crockpot.
- Make sure to stir the sauce mixture regularly while heating to prevent lumps and ensure smoothness.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- To make this dish low sodium, try using low sodium chicken broth and cream soup options, and adjust salt accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
