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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

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Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish made with tender boneless chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix. Served over angel hair pasta, this comforting and easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a hassle-free dinner with melt-in-your-mouth chicken and a luscious sauce.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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)

Pasta and Optional Garnishes

  • 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. Heat and Season 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 on both sides of the chicken breasts.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Once the pan is hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
  3. Prepare the Sauce Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth.
  4. Combine Sauce Ingredients: Add cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix to the bowl. Whisk until fully combined.
  5. Prepare Crock Pot: Spray the inside of a 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 prepared sauce mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Longer cooking will make chicken more tender and may cause it to fall apart.
  7. Cook Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions to al dente. Drain well.
  8. Serve: Serve chicken breasts whole or shredded. Toss pasta directly in the sauce or spoon chicken and sauce over pasta for individual servings.
  9. Optional Garnishes: Top servings with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Use low or no sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth if you are sensitive to salt.
  • Cooking times in a crock pot can vary depending on brand and age, so use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.
  • If you prefer shredded chicken, cook longer until the chicken falls apart easily.
  • The recipe works well with other pasta types, but angel hair is recommended for the light sauce.
  • Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and cheese to elevate presentation and flavor.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/crock-pot-angel-chicken-recipe/