Description
Crockpot Angel Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish made with cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, and garlic. The tender chicken is cooked to perfection in a slow cooker and served over delicate angel hair pasta, making it a comforting and easy meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1-ounce packet dry Italian dressing mix
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
For Serving
- Cooked angel hair pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, dry Italian dressing mix, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well blended.
- Arrange chicken in the crockpot: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they lie flat for even cooking.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared creamy sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is well coated with the sauce for maximum flavor.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked through, tender, and easy to shred or slice.
- Shred or slice the chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker. Shred the chicken using forks or slice it as preferred, then return it to the sauce in the crockpot to soak in the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the tender angel chicken and its delicious creamy sauce over a bed of cooked angel hair pasta for a delightful, hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you may add a handful of chopped fresh parsley or basil on top before serving.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted with boneless skinless chicken thighs for a juicier dish.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently before serving.
- Make sure to use softened cream cheese and butter for easier mixing and better sauce consistency.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and simmer the sauce on the stovetop until it reduces to the desired thickness before mixing the chicken back in.
