Description
This Crockpot Angel Chicken recipe is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a flavorful sauce of cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, and chicken stock. Served over delicate angel hair pasta, it offers an effortless dinner solution perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Aromatics
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped or left whole
Sauce
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 0.6 ounces Italian dressing mix (such as Good Seasons)
Pasta
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Prep the Crockpot: Spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Add Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts and garlic cloves directly into the crockpot.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until the mixture is smooth. Then whisk in the cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, and chicken stock until well combined to create a creamy sauce.
- Pour Sauce over Chicken: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they are completely coated.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Optional Shredding: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, shred the chicken breasts using two forks inside the crockpot, then continue cooking to let the shredded chicken soak up the sauce.
- Cook Pasta: Just before the chicken is done, cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions, then drain thoroughly.
- Serve: Plate the cooked angel hair pasta and ladle the creamy chicken and sauce over the top for a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add freshly chopped parsley or grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Using boneless, skinless chicken breasts ensures a tender texture, but chicken thighs can also be used for a juicier result.
- If cream cheese is too firm, soften it slightly in the microwave for easier mixing.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Adjust Italian dressing mix quantity to taste if you prefer a more or less pronounced herby flavor.
- Ensure to spray the crockpot to prevent the sauce from sticking and burning during the long cooking time.
