Description

This Crock Pot Angel Chicken recipe offers a comforting and creamy slow-cooked chicken dish with a savory Italian dressing-flavored sauce. Tender chicken breasts are seared for flavor and then simmered in a luscious mixture of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, and chicken broth in a crock pot. Served over delicate angel hair pasta and optionally garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, this meal is both easy and satisfying, perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Cooking:

1–2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large chicken breasts)

Sauce Mixture:

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 mix)

To Serve:

16 ounce box angel hair pasta
Chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken breasts to season.
Sear Chicken: Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove chicken from heat and set aside.
Make Sauce Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
Add Soup and Seasonings: To the cream cheese mixture, add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian salad dressing mix. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined into a smooth sauce.
Prepare Crock Pot: Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
Cook Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Longer cooking makes chicken more tender but can cause it to fall apart.
Cook Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Serve: You can serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken. Toss the pasta with the sauce or spoon the chicken and sauce over individual portions of pasta.
Optional Garnish: Top with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

Use low or no sodium options for cream of chicken soup and chicken broth to reduce salt intake if sensitive.
Cooking times may vary depending on the crock pot brand and size of chicken breasts; always check with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safety.
If you prefer the chicken to be shredded and more tender, you can cook it longer but be mindful it may fall apart.
Non-stick cooking spray in crock pot helps avoid sticking and eases cleanup.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: crock pot chicken, slow cooker chicken, creamy chicken recipe, angel hair pasta, Italian chicken, easy dinner, comfort food