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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

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Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting slow-cooked chicken dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made from cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix. Served with angel hair pasta, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a rich, flavorful meal perfect for busy days when you want a hands-off cooking experience with delicious results.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1–2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large chicken breasts)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 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 Garnish

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  2. 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 and set aside.
  3. Make Sauce Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add Remaining Sauce Ingredients: To the cream cheese mixture, add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian salad dressing mix. Whisk thoroughly to combine into a smooth sauce.
  5. Prepare Crock Pot: Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
  6. Add Sauce and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breasts. Cover 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, which is fine if you prefer shredded chicken.
  7. Cook Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta well.
  8. Serve: Serve the chicken breasts whole or shred them. Either toss the angel hair pasta with the sauce or spoon the chicken and sauce onto the pasta for each serving.
  9. Add Optional Garnishes: Top with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese if desired for extra flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Use low or no sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth if you need to control your salt intake.
  • Always check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is safely cooked to 165°F, as crock pot temperatures and times can vary.
  • You can cook the chicken longer if you prefer it very tender or shredded.
  • The recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger group.
  • Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly, so be sure to watch it closely to avoid overcooking.

Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Angel Hair Pasta, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food

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