Description
This Crockpot Angel Chicken recipe is a creamy and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious mixture of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, garlic, and chicken broth until perfectly tender. Served over angel hair pasta, this comforting meal is both satisfying and simple to prepare, making it an ideal crockpot recipe for busy households.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 ounce packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
Serving
- Cooked angel hair pasta (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot and sauce mixture: Spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Add the softened cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, chicken broth, and minced garlic into your slow cooker and mix until well combined.
- Add the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the crockpot and spoon some of the cream sauce over the chicken to coat them well.
- Cook the chicken: Cover with the lid and cook on high heat for 3-4 hours or on low heat for 5-6 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces directly inside the crockpot and stir to mix it thoroughly with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy shredded chicken over cooked angel hair pasta and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can use any thin pasta like spaghetti or linguine if angel hair is unavailable.
- For added flavor, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- The dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the sauce about 30 minutes before cooking is done.
- To reduce fat content, use low-fat cream cheese and light cream of chicken soup.
