Description
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a simple dinner made with tender chicken breast in a creamy, Italian-inspired sauce served over a bed of tender angel hair pasta. A comforting, no-fuss meal perfect for any night of the week.
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
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 (0.7 ounce) packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix
- 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
- Chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper and/or grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1–2 Tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Once the pan is hot, sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
4. Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix to the bowl. Whisk to combine into a smooth sauce.
5. Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick spray. Place the seared chicken breasts at the bottom.
6. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions. Drain.
8. Serve chicken whole or shredded over the cooked pasta. Spoon sauce over top.
9. Optionally garnish with parsley, cracked pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
If you’re sensitive to sodium, choose low- or no-sodium versions of cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, then season to taste.
Avoid cooking on high if possible; low and slow yields more tender chicken.
Always check the internal temperature of chicken (165°F) instead of relying only on cook time.
You can mix the pasta into the sauce before serving or plate individually.
Freshly grated cheese works best for smooth melting and flavor.
Add red pepper flakes for a little kick or mushrooms for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 840
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1833mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 96g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 58g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: angel chicken, crockpot chicken pasta, creamy slow cooker chicken, italian chicken dinner