Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a delicious and creamy chicken dish cooked in a slow cooker. The combination of tender chicken breasts, creamy sauce, and flavorful seasonings makes this a comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1–2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts ((about 2 large chicken breasts))
For the 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 – see notes below))
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth ((recommend low or no sodium if sensitive to salt – see notes below)))
- 1 (0.7 ounce) packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix
Additional:
- 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
- Chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper and/or grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of chicken breasts.
- Sear the chicken: Once the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix until smooth.
- Assemble in crock pot: Spray the crock pot with non-stick spray. Place seared chicken breasts in the pot and pour the sauce over them.
- Cook in crock pot: Cover and cook on low for 2.5-3 hours or until chicken reaches 165F degrees internal temperature.
- Cook pasta: Shortly before serving, cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions.
- Serve: Serve chicken breasts whole or shredded with sauce over pasta. Optional: top with parsley, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Always check the internal temperature of the chicken for doneness.
- Adjust salt levels in ingredients based on dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Angel Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chicken Dish
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