Description
This Crock Pot Angel Chicken recipe is a creamy, delicious slow-cooked chicken dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are seared and then cooked in a rich sauce made from cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning mix. Served over angel hair pasta, it’s comfort food that requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.
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 (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
Pasta and Garnish
- 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Cracked pepper (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and Sear Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil, swirling to coat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Once the pan is hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove from heat.
- Make Creamy Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian salad dressing mix, whisking to combine fully.
- Slow Cook Chicken: Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom, then pour the sauce mixture evenly over them. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. For more tender, falling-apart chicken, cook longer as desired.
- Cook Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Serve: Serve the chicken breasts whole or shredded over the pasta. Toss the pasta with the sauce or spoon the sauce and chicken on top. Garnish optionally with chopped parsley, cracked pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- If sensitive to sodium, use no-sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, adding salt to taste as needed.
- Cooking on high is not recommended as the chicken may be less tender but can be done for 1.5-2 hours until 165°F internal temperature.
- Always check chicken doneness by internal temperature rather than time to ensure safety and texture.
- For substitutions and common questions, refer to the FAQ and ingredients list.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
