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Crock Pot Angel Chicken

Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a set-and-forget slow cooker angel chicken recipe with meltingly tender breasts in a buttery Italian cream cheese sauce. The glossy cream sauce clings to shredded chicken and turns into a rich coating served over delicate angel hair pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

chicken breasts
  • 2.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts Use breast cutlets that fit comfortably in the cooker.
Italian salad dressing mix
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry Italian salad dressing mix
cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
cream cheese
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cubed Cube for faster melting and smoother sauce.
butter
  • 0.5 cup butter, sliced
white wine or broth
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine or chicken broth Choose either; broth is a great alcohol-free option.
salt and pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste Add at the start and adjust at the end.
angel hair pasta
  • 12 oz angel hair pasta, cooked Cook before serving; toss or spoon chicken and sauce over top.
garnish
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker

Method
 

Cook in the slow cooker
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and season lightly with salt and pepper; the pieces should be in a single layer where possible.
  2. Combine the dry Italian salad dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, cubed cream cheese, sliced butter, and white wine (or chicken broth), then pour the mixture over the chicken so everything is covered.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours; the chicken is done when it is fall-apart tender and the sauce has melted together.
Finish and serve
  1. Shred the chicken in the sauce using two forks, pulling it apart until no large chunks remain.
  2. Stir well to incorporate the cream cheese completely; the sauce should look smooth and creamy as it turns glossy.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning so the sauce is rich, creamy, and glossy with well-balanced flavor.
  4. Serve the angel chicken over cooked angel hair pasta and garnish with fresh parsley, letting the glossy sauce coat the noodles.

Notes

Pro tip: Cube the cream cheese and slice the butter so they melt into the sauce evenly during the cook. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3-4 days; reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if the sauce thickens. Freezing is not recommended because cream-based sauces can separate after thawing. If you want a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese and use chicken broth instead of wine for a simpler flavor profile.