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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe
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Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a comforting and creamy slow-cooked chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful mixture of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, broth, and Italian dressing mix. Served over delicate angel hair pasta, it’s an easy and delicious meal perfect for busy days and family 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 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 (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 Garnish

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

Instructions

  1. Prep 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. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Sear Chicken: Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Prepare Cream Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add Remaining Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix until well combined.
  5. Arrange Chicken in 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. Pour Sauce and Cook: Pour the cream sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). For more tender, falling-apart chicken, cook longer if desired.
  7. Cook Pasta: Shortly before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
  8. Serve: Serve the chicken either whole or shredded. You can toss the pasta with the sauce or plate the pasta and spoon the chicken and sauce on top.
  9. Optional Garnish: Top with chopped fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and/or grated Parmesan cheese to enhance flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Use low or no sodium versions of cream of chicken soup and chicken broth if you need to control salt intake.
  • Always check the internal temperature of chicken to ensure it is fully cooked, especially when using a crock pot, as cooking times and temperatures may vary.
  • For a creamier texture, shred the chicken into the sauce and mix with the pasta.
  • This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings, but ensure your crock pot is large enough to accommodate the ingredients.
  • Adding a splash of white wine or lemon juice can brighten the flavor of the sauce if desired.

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