Crock Pot Angel Chicken – Tender Chicken in a Creamy Italian Sauce
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a simple, comforting dinner made with tender chicken breast in a creamy, Italian-inspired sauce, served over angel hair pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Crock Pot, Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1–2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 (0.7 ounce) packet Italian dressing mix
16 ounce box angel hair pasta
Chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear 2-3 minutes per side; remove from heat.
3. Whisk together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
4. Add cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix; whisk to combine.
5. Spray crock pot with non-stick spray; place chicken in the bottom.
6. Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches 165°F.
7. Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions before serving.
8. Serve chicken whole or shredded over pasta; top with parsley, pepper, or Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Check internal temperature of chicken to ensure proper cooking.
Cooking longer will make chicken very tender; shredding is optional.
Use low-sodium soup and broth for lower salt content.
Leftovers can be stored and reheated for later meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 840
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 58 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg