Description
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting slow-cooked chicken dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich mixture of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix. Served over angel hair pasta and optionally garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan, this meal is perfect for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large chicken breasts)
Sauce
- 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 if sensitive to salt)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth (low or no sodium recommended if sensitive to salt)
- 1 (0.7 ounce) packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix (or your favorite Italian seasoning mix)
Pasta and Garnish
- 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Cracked black pepper (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom evenly. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken breasts. When the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the 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 salad dressing mix. Whisk everything until fully combined into a creamy sauce.
- Set up the crock pot: Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the seared chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. For more tender chicken that may start falling apart, cook longer if desired. Always rely on temperature rather than just time for doneness.
- Cook the pasta: Shortly before the chicken is done, cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Serve the dish: Serve the chicken whole or shred it as preferred. Toss the pasta with the creamy sauce or spoon the chicken and sauce on top of the pasta per serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese if desired for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- If sensitive to sodium, use low or no sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
- Always use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Cooking times may vary depending on crock pot brand and chicken size; adjust accordingly.
- You can shred the chicken after cooking if preferred, or serve it whole.
- Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve a nice sear but any skillet will work.
- Feel free to use your favorite Italian seasoning blend in place of the salad dressing mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe with pasta)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
