Description

This Crock Pot Angel Chicken recipe features tender, flavorful chicken breasts cooked in a creamy Italian dressing and cream cheese sauce, served over delicate angel hair pasta. Perfectly easy to make with minimal prep, the slow-cooking method ensures juicy, melt-in-your-mouth chicken infused with garlic and buttery richness.

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 (low or no sodium recommended if sensitive to salt)
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup chicken broth (low or no sodium recommended if sensitive to salt)
1 (0.7 ounce) packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix (or your favorite Italian dressing mix)

For Serving

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

Instructions

Sear the Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Prepare the Sauce Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and the Italian salad dressing mix. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
Set Up 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.
Add the Sauce and Cook: Pour the prepared soup mixture over the chicken breasts evenly. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking longer will yield even more tender chicken that may start to fall apart; this is fine if you prefer shredded chicken.
Cook the Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Serve: Serve the chicken breasts whole or shredded. You can toss the pasta with the sauce or spoon the chicken and sauce over the pasta. Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

Use low or no sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth if you are watching your salt intake.
Always rely on the internal temperature of the chicken (165°F) for doneness rather than cooking time, as crock pots vary in heat output.
You can shred the chicken after cooking if you prefer a pulled chicken texture.
Optional garnishes like parsley, cracked pepper, and Parmesan cheese enhance the flavor and appearance of the dish.
If you prefer thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 20-30 minutes or stir in a bit of cornstarch slurry before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crock Pot Angel Chicken, slow cooker chicken recipe, creamy chicken pasta, Italian dressing chicken, easy crock pot dinner