Introduction

Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a comforting and easy recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy Italian-inspired sauce. Served over delicate angel hair pasta, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.

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

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2: When the pan is hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Step 4: Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix to the bowl. Whisk until fully combined.
Step 5: Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom.
Step 6: Pour the creamy sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. For more tender, fall-apart chicken, cook longer, but always check the internal temperature.
Step 7: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Step 8: Serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken. Toss the pasta with the sauce or spoon the sauce and chicken over the pasta for each serving.
Step 9: Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese.

Tips & Variations

Use low or no sodium chicken broth and cream of chicken soup to control salt levels.
Swap angel hair pasta for rice or mashed potatoes for a different base.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a subtle kick.
Cook chicken longer in the crock pot for extra tenderness, but watch to avoid it becoming too shredded if preferred.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stove with a splash of chicken broth to keep the sauce creamy and prevent drying out.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used for a juicier, more flavorful result. Adjust cooking time as thighs may take slightly longer to reach the proper internal temperature.

Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?

You can assemble the sauce and chicken in the crock pot insert the night before, then refrigerate. Start the slow cooker in the morning for a fresh, hot dinner after work.

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Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooked meal featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts simmered in a creamy, Italian-seasoned sauce. Served over al dente angel hair pasta, this dish makes for a satisfying and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. The creamy sauce blends cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix to create a rich and savory flavor that pairs beautifully with pasta. You can serve the chicken whole or shredded, topped with fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and Parmesan cheese for an added touch.

Author: zara
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients

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For the Chicken and Sauce

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

For the Pasta and Garnish

16 ounce box angel hair pasta
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Cracked black pepper (optional)
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Heat and season chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, swirling to coat the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Sear chicken: Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Prepare creamy sauce base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
Add soup and seasonings: To the bowl, add cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix. Whisk everything until fully combined.
Prepare the crock pot: Spray the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
Cook chicken in sauce: Pour the creamy soup mixture over the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. For more tender, shreddable chicken, cook longer, but monitor to prevent overcooking.
Cook angel hair pasta: Shortly before the chicken is done, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Serve: Either serve the chicken breasts whole with sauce spooned over pasta or shred the chicken and toss with the sauce and pasta. Optionally top with chopped parsley, cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Cooking time can vary depending on crock pot model and chicken breast size; always rely on internal temperature for doneness.
Use low or no sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth if limiting salt intake.
The longer the chicken cooks, the more tender it becomes and may fall apart, which is ideal for shredding.
Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.
This recipe works well for leftovers—store shredded chicken and sauce separately from pasta to keep pasta from getting soggy.

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