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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

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Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting chicken dish slow-cooked to tender perfection in a luscious blend of cream cheese, butter, garlic, cream of chicken soup, and Italian seasoning. Served over delicate angel hair pasta, it’s an easy, satisfying meal perfect for busy days when you want rich, homestyle flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

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

Creamy Sauce Mixture

  • 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

Pasta and Garnishes

  • 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional for serving)
  • Cracked black 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 pan bottom. Season both sides of 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper according to taste.
  2. Sear Chicken: Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from heat and set aside.
  3. Make Creamy Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk 4 ounces softened cream cheese with 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine Soup and Seasonings: Add the 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, ¾ cup chicken broth, and the packet of Italian salad dressing mix to the cream cheese mixture. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  5. Prepare 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. Add Sauce and Cook: Pour the cream sauce mixture over the chicken breasts evenly. Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking longer will make the chicken more tender and shred easily.
  7. Cook Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
  8. Serve: Serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken with a fork. Either toss the pasta directly in the sauce or spoon the chicken and sauce over the pasta individually.
  9. Optional Garnishes: Top with freshly chopped parsley, a sprinkle of cracked black pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Use low or no sodium broth and soup options if you are sensitive to salt or watching your sodium intake.
  • Internal temperature of 165°F is the safest indicator for doneness when cooking chicken in a crock pot.
  • Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly; watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
  • Searing the chicken before crock pot cooking adds flavor and color, but can be skipped if short on time.
  • The longer the chicken cooks, the more it will tenderize and start to fall apart, perfect for shredding.
  • Non-stick spray helps prevent sticking inside the crock pot and makes clean-up easier.

Keywords: crock pot chicken, slow cooker chicken, creamy chicken recipe, easy dinner, angel hair pasta, comfort food, Italian seasoning chicken

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