Description
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, savory chicken recipe that combines seared boneless skinless chicken breasts with a rich blend of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, and Italian dressing mix, all slow-cooked to tender perfection. Served with angel hair pasta, this comforting dish is easy to prepare, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Searing
- 1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large chicken breasts)
Sauce Mixture
- 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 (recommend low or no sodium if sensitive to salt)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth (recommend low or no sodium if sensitive to salt)
- 1 (0.7 ounce) packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix (or your favorite mix)
Pasta and Garnishes
- 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Cracked pepper (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from heat.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Add cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian salad dressing mix. Whisk until all ingredients are fully combined into a creamy sauce.
- Set up the Crock Pot: Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom of the pot. Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Longer cooking will make the chicken more tender and may cause it to fall apart if desired.
- Cook the Pasta: Shortly before serving, prepare the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Serve: You can serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken. Either toss the pasta directly in the sauce or spoon the chicken and sauce over the pasta individually. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Always check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is fully cooked at 165°F, especially when slow cooking as crock pot temperatures can vary.
- Using low or no sodium versions of cream of chicken soup and chicken broth is recommended if you need to control salt intake.
- If you prefer shredded chicken, cook longer until the meat falls apart easily.
- Spraying the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray prevents sticking and makes clean-up easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with pasta)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
