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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

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This Crock Pot Angel Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, and Italian dressing mix. Paired with delicate angel hair pasta, it’s an easy and comforting meal perfect for busy days. The slow cooking process ensures succulent chicken with rich sauce, served either shredded or whole, and topped with optional parsley and Parmesan for extra flavor.

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 mix)

For the Pasta and Garnish

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  2. Sear the 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 the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and softened butter. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine remaining sauce ingredients: Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix to the cream cheese mixture. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth sauce.
  5. Prepare the crock pot: Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
  6. Cook the chicken: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking longer will make chicken more tender and may cause it to fall apart.
  7. Cook the pasta: Shortly before serving, prepare the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
  8. Serve: Serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken for easier serving. Toss the pasta directly in the sauce, or plate pasta and spoon chicken and sauce on top.
  9. Optional toppings: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese to enhance flavor.

Notes

  • Use low or no sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth for a lower sodium dish.
  • Internal temperature of 165°F is essential for food safety; use a meat thermometer to verify doneness.
  • If cooking longer than 4 hours, expect the chicken to become very tender and shred easily.
  • Non-stick cooking spray helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
  • Italian dressing mix can be substituted with your preferred dry herb seasoning blend.

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