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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

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Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich cream cheese and Italian seasoned sauce. Served over delicate angel hair pasta, this easy recipe combines classic flavors with minimal prep for a perfect weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken and Sauce

  • 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 Italian seasoning mix)

For Serving

  • 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Cracked black pepper (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Once the pan is hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian salad dressing mix. Whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a uniform sauce.
  3. Slow Cook the Chicken: Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot. Pour the prepared cream sauce evenly over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking longer will make the chicken more tender and possibly shreddable.
  4. Cook the Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
  5. Serve: You can serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken in the sauce. Either toss the pasta directly in the sauce or plate the pasta and spoon the chicken and sauce on top. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use low or no sodium broth and cream of chicken soup if you are watching your salt intake.
  • Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through, as crock pot temperatures can vary.
  • Searing the chicken before slow cooking adds depth of flavor and color.
  • Cooking longer than 4 hours on low will make the chicken fall apart, perfect if you prefer shredded chicken.
  • Angel hair pasta cooks quickly; be sure to time it so it’s freshly cooked just before serving.

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