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Crock Pot Angel Chicken

Crock Pot Angel Chicken: Creamy Comfort for Busy Nights

Crock Pot Angel Chicken is an effortless, creamy dish perfect for busy nights, delivering comfort and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts or Thighs Breasts for lighter dish, thighs for deeper flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Enhances richness.
  • 1 packet Italian Dressing Seasoning Mix Adds bright flavor.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Can substitute with cream of mushroom.
For Serving
  • 12 ounces Angel Hair Pasta Can use alternatives like fettuccine, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, patted dry to help the sauce adhere.
  2. Make the Creamy Sauce: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter and cream cheese until smooth, stirring for about 5 minutes.
  3. Combine Sauce Ingredients: Whisk in chicken broth, Italian dressing seasoning mix, and cream of chicken soup, stirring for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Pour the Sauce Over Chicken: Evenly coat chicken with the sauce in the slow cooker.
  5. Slow Cook the Dish: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours, checking for an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred chicken in the sauce or remove and shred on a cutting board, then stir back in.
  7. Serve Over Pasta: Prepare and drain angel hair pasta, then serve shredded chicken over it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose thighs for richer flavor. Adjust sauce thickness by adding broth or cooking uncovered. Store pasta and chicken separately in the fridge to avoid sogginess.

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