Description
Crockpot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and Italian seasoning. Served over delicate angel hair pasta, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (optional)
For Serving
- 12 oz angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker insert to prevent sticking, then place the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts at the bottom in a single layer.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt together the ¼ cup unsalted butter and 4 oz softened cream cheese, stirring until smooth and fully combined. Then add the 1 can of cream of chicken soup, ½ cup chicken broth, 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic if using. Whisk the mixture well until heated through and smooth.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Pour the prepared creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are well coated. Cover with the lid.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2½ to 3 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender enough to shred easily.
- Shred and Coat the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred or slice them. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to coat with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve the creamy, shredded chicken over freshly cooked angel hair pasta. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken for a different flavor or use reduced-sodium soup to lower salt content.
- Add sliced mushrooms or fresh spinach to the slow cooker along with the chicken for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh green salad or warm garlic bread to complete the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with pasta
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
