Description
This Crock Pot Angel Chicken recipe is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich sauce of cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, garlic, and Italian dressing mix. Served over angel hair pasta, it creates an easy and delicious meal perfect for busy days or family dinners.
Ingredients
Main 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 (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)
- 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
- Chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper and/or grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear Chicken: Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter, whisking until smooth.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix to the bowl. Whisk everything until fully combined.
- Prepare Crock Pot: Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom.
- Cook Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. The longer you cook, the more tender (or falling apart) the chicken will be.
- Cook Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Serve: You may serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken. Either toss the pasta with the sauce or spoon chicken and sauce over pasta.
- Garnish (Optional): Top with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use low or no sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth if you need to control salt intake.
- Always check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it has reached 165°F before serving.
- If you like very tender, shreddable chicken, you can cook on low for longer than 4 hours, but the texture will change as it breaks down.
- Angel hair pasta cooks quickly, so start cooking it shortly before the chicken finishes to have everything ready at the same time.
- Non-stick spray in the crock pot helps to prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
