Introduction

This Crock Pot Angel Chicken recipe offers a creamy, comforting meal that’s perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful sauce pair beautifully with delicate angel hair pasta. It’s an effortless dish that feels both cozy and elegant.

A white plate holds a dish made of three main layers: at the bottom is a bed of thin, yellow spaghetti noodles, arranged loosely in a nest-like shape. On top, there is a creamy, light beige sauce with a smooth and slightly glossy texture, generously covering parts of the spaghetti. Resting on one side of the plate is a browned chicken breast, cooked with a golden, slightly crispy surface speckled with black pepper and small bits of herbs. The dish is lightly garnished with small green parsley pieces scattered across the sauce and chicken. A silver fork is placed on the right side, partially twirling some noodles coated in the creamy sauce. The entire dish is set against a white marbled texture background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large 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 mix)
16 ounce box angel hair pasta
Chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Once the pan is hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Step 4: Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian salad dressing mix to the bowl. Whisk until fully combined.
Step 5: Spray the inside of a crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
Step 6: Pour the soup 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 the chicken more tender and likely to fall apart.
Step 7: Just before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Step 8: Serve by either placing the whole chicken breasts on the pasta or shredding the chicken and tossing it with the pasta and sauce.
Step 9: Optionally, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use low- or no-sodium broth and soup to control salt levels, especially if you are sensitive to sodium.
For added flavor, stir in some red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like thyme before cooking.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the chicken after cooking and reduce the sauce on the stovetop for a few minutes.
Try serving over rice or mashed potatoes as a variation instead of pasta.

Storage

Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of broth if needed to loosen the sauce. Cooked pasta is best stored separately and added fresh when reheating the chicken.

How to Serve

A white plate holds a bed of pale yellow cooked spaghetti forming the bottom layer with a slightly glossy texture. On top, a creamy white sauce covers part of the spaghetti, thick and smooth, dotted with black pepper and finely chopped green herbs. Resting on the sauce-covered spaghetti is a golden-brown cooked chicken breast, its skin glistening slightly and sprinkled with black pepper and green herbs. A silver fork is twirling some plain spaghetti near the bottom right side of the plate. The whole scene is set against a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken breasts for this recipe?

It’s best to use thawed chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and to avoid overcooking the exterior while the inside reaches a safe temperature.

What can I substitute for the angel hair pasta?

You can use other pasta types such as fettuccine, penne, or even serve the chicken over rice or mashed potatoes for a different texture and presentation.