Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Crock Pot Angel Chicken slow cooks tender chicken breasts in creamy Italian dressing sauce made with cream cheese, butter, and golden mushroom soup for effortless weeknight comfort over angel hair pasta. Ready in 10 minutes prep plus 4-hour cook, it serves 6 with silky sauce coating.

Why This Recipe Works

Italian dressing mix provides foolproof seasoning. Cream cheese + butter create restaurant creaminess. Sear develops flavor crust without drying chicken. Low slow cook tenderizes completely. Undiluted soup maintains body. Fresh pasta timing prevents mushiness.

Ingredients & Prep

Chicken:

  • 1½ lbs boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt + pepper

Sauce:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 0.7 oz Italian dressing mix packet
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Serving:

  • 12 oz angel hair pasta

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Sear chicken breasts oil hot skillet 2-3 minutes per side golden.
  2. Whisk cream cheese + butter smooth; stir soup, dressing mix, broth, garlic.
  3. Place chicken crock pot; pour sauce covering completely.
  4. Cook low 4 hours or until 165°F internal. Shred chicken in sauce.
  5. Cook angel hair al dente; drain.
  6. Serve chicken + sauce ladled over pasta.
Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

Flavor Variations

VariationKey Add/SwapResulting Twist
MushroomSliced cremini + wineEarthy elegance
SpicyHot Italian sausage + peppersCajun kick
PestoPesto swirl + ParmesanItalian fusion
Lemon GarlicLemon zest + fresh herbsBrightened classic

Storage Tips

Fridge airtight 4 days; freezes 2 months.

FAQs

Sauce separates?
Low heat; whisk constantly serving.

Chicken tough?
Low temp longer time; don’t rush.

Pasta mushy?
Cook separate; sauce pasta serving.

Conclusion

Crock Pot Angel Chicken dinner-hugs effortlessness creamy perfection.

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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Angel Chicken features tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in creamy Italian-seasoned sauce with cream cheese, butter, and garlic. Classic comfort food served over angel hair pasta – perfect dump-and-go weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully.

  • Author: ssam
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 0.7 oz packet Italian dressing mix
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 34 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 oz angel hair pasta (for serving)
  • Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)

Instructions

  • 1. Spray crock pot insert with non-stick spray. Add softened cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and combined.
  • 2. Add chicken breasts to sauce, spoon some sauce over top. Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
  • 3. Remove chicken to plate, shred with two forks. Return to crock pot and stir into sauce until creamy. Taste and season with salt/pepper.
  • 4. Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions. Serve chicken and sauce over hot pasta. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Soften cream cheese and butter first for smooth sauce texture.
  • Low-sodium soup and broth prevent overly salty results.
  • Fresh garlic gives best flavor; jarred works in pinch.
  • Angel hair pasta perfect match but fettuccine, linguine also delicious.
  • Freezes perfectly up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + ½ cup sauce
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

Keywords: crock pot angel chicken, slow cooker creamy chicken, italian chicken pasta

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