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Crock Pot Angel Chicken dish served with creamy sauce and rice

Crock Pot Angel Chicken

A comforting and easy slow-cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce, perfect served over angel hair pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Essentials
  • 1.5 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped or left whole, depending on desired flavor
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup creates the creamy base
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock use low-sodium if desired
  • 4 ounces cream cheese brings richness to the sauce
  • 1/4 cup butter helps smooth the sauce
  • 0.6 ounces Italian dressing mix adds herby seasoning without extra work
  • 1 pound angel hair pasta cooks quickly and is served with the saucy chicken
Optional add-ons
  • Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano for an extra savory boost
  • Chopped fresh parsley or basil adds color and freshness
  • Vegetables such as baby spinach, frozen peas, or sun-dried tomatoes to stir in at the end for color and nutrition
  • A squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
  • Red pepper flakes for those who like heat

Method
 

Prep the slow cooker and chicken
  1. Spray the inside of your crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Pound thick pieces for even cooking.
  3. Place the chicken in a single layer in the crock pot and tuck the garlic cloves around it.
Soften and whisk the creamy base
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and cream cheese. Microwave in short bursts until softened.
  2. Whisk the softened butter and cream cheese until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir in the cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, and chicken stock, whisking until combined.
Pour and cook
  1. Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, covering them as much as possible.
  2. Cover the crock pot and set it to cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Shred the chicken
  1. About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken in the crock pot and stir back into the sauce.
Finish the sauce and pasta
  1. Taste the sauce and adjust thickness if needed by adding cornstarch or chicken stock.
  2. Cook the angel hair pasta in boiling water according to package directions and drain.
  3. Serve the saucy chicken over the pasta and finish with Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of chicken stock to loosen the sauce.