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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

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Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a comforting and creamy slow-cooked chicken dish made with seared boneless skinless chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Served over tender angel hair pasta, it’s an easy and flavorful meal perfect for busy days or cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 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 (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 seasoning mix)

To Serve

  • 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
  • Chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper and/or grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Sear the 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. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Then remove from heat.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian salad dressing mix. Whisk everything thoroughly to combine into a creamy sauce.
  3. Assemble in the Crock Pot: Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place the seared chicken breasts into the bottom of the pot. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking longer will make the chicken more tender and may cause it to fall apart. Use a meat thermometer to determine doneness rather than time alone due to variability between crock pots and chicken breast sizes.
  5. Cook the Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
  6. Serve: Plate the cooked angel hair pasta and spoon the crock pot chicken and sauce over the top. Garnish optionally with chopped parsley, cracked pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • Always check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is safely cooked to 165°F rather than relying solely on cooking time.
  • Using low or no sodium cream of chicken soup and chicken broth is recommended if watching salt intake.
  • If cooking longer than 4 hours, expect the chicken to become very tender and possibly fall apart, which is still delicious but changes the texture.
  • Seared chicken adds extra flavor but can be skipped to simplify the recipe, though the dish will be less rich.
  • Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly—watch closely to avoid overcooking.

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