Crock Pot Angel Chicken with Creamy Italian Sauce and Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting slow-cooked chicken dish made with boneless skinless chicken breasts simmered in a rich cream cheese, butter, and cream of chicken soup sauce seasoned with Italian dressing mix and garlic. Paired perfectly with tender angel hair pasta, this easy recipe is ideal for a hands-off dinner that yields tender, flavorful chicken with minimal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sealing
- 1–2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large chicken breasts)
Sauce
- 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 Garnishes
- 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Cracked pepper (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare and Season Chicken: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan’s bottom. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken breasts to season them evenly.
- Sear the Chicken: Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until they turn golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix. Whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a homogeneous sauce.
- Prepare Crock Pot: Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the seared chicken breasts at the bottom of the pot.
- Cook in Crock Pot: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F. Longer cooking will tenderize the chicken further, but it may start to shred.
- Cook Pasta: Just before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta when done.
- Serve: Choose to serve the chicken breasts whole or shred the chicken. Either toss the pasta in the creamy sauce or spoon the chicken and sauce atop the pasta for individual servings.
- Optional Garnishes: Add chopped fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese on top to enhance flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use low or no sodium chicken broth and cream of chicken soup if you are sensitive to salt or managing sodium intake.
- Cooking time can vary based on crock pot brand and size of chicken breasts; always rely on a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Longer cooking results in more tender or shredded chicken, which is ideal if you prefer pulled chicken texture.
- Seared chicken adds extra flavor but can be skipped to save time, cooking chicken directly in crock pot.
- Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly; keep an eye to avoid overcooking.
Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe, Angel Hair Pasta, Comfort Food
