Crock Pot Angel Chicken – Creamy, Easy, and Comforting
Tender boneless chicken cooked in a creamy, garlicky sauce in a crock pot, served over angel hair pasta for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) / 2–3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4–6 hours (low) / 2–3 hours (high)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta, Crock Pot
- Method: Crock Pot / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large)
- 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 Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix
- 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
- Chopped fresh parsley, cracked pepper, and/or grated Parmesan (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- In the crock pot, combine cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix. Stir until smooth.
- Add seared chicken to the crock pot, coating it in the sauce.
- Cook on low 4–6 hours or high 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Shred chicken in the crock pot and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Serve over pasta and garnish with parsley, cracked pepper, and Parmesan as desired.
Notes
- Optional: Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Use low-sodium soup and broth for a lighter version.
- Great for meal prep—reheat portions for an easy dinner.