Crock Pot Angel Chicken
This Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting slow cooker dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious, herby sauce served over angel hair pasta. It’s a crowd-pleasing, dump-and-go recipe perfect for busy nights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 (1-ounce) packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces angel hair pasta, cooked al dente
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- Optional: 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker. If thick, slice in half lengthwise for even cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, melted butter, dry Italian dressing mix, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Whisk or beat until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, spreading to coat all pieces. Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through (165°F) and fork-tender.
- Shred the chicken in the sauce with two forks, or leave whole and slice before serving.
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook angel hair pasta according to package directions and drain well.
- Serve chicken and sauce over a bed of pasta, or toss pasta into the slow cooker to combine. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or reserved pasta water. If too thin, cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream soup and pasta. Soften cream cheese for a smooth sauce. Add veggies like spinach or peas for extra nutrition. Leftover sauce is great over rice or veggies. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze (without pasta) for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 1 chicken breast with sauce and pasta)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 980
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 32
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