Recipe Card
Crockpot Angel Chicken
Ingredients
- 4boneless (skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs): The star of the dish, chicken breasts provide a lean source of protein while absorbing the flavors of the sauce throughout the cooking process.)
- ¼ cupbutter: This adds richness and depth (complementing the creamy sauce that the chicken will simmer in.)
- 1packet Italian dressing mix: This flavor-packed mix infuses the dish with zesty Italian herbs (creating a savory base.)
- 1can (10.75 oz condensed golden mushroom soup: The soup acts as the cooking liquid, bringing creaminess and umami flavor in a hassle-free manner.)
- ½ cupchicken broth: To thin out the soup while enhancing the chicken's flavor (chicken broth is essential, providing additional moisture to the dish.)
- 4 ozcream cheese: Added towards the end of cooking (cream cheese contributes to a luxurious creaminess that coats every bite of chicken.)
- 1 lbangel hair pasta: The perfect canvas for the luscious chicken sauce (angel hair pasta cooks quickly and complements the dish's creamy profile.)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken: Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) at the bottom of your slow cooker. Ensure they are evenly spread out for optimal cooking.
- 2
Add Butter: Cut ¼ cup butter into small pieces and distribute them on top of the chicken breasts. This will melt and soak into the chicken during cooking.
- 3
Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine 1 packet of Italian dressing mix, 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed golden mushroom soup, and ½ cup chicken broth. Stir until well mixed.
- 4
Pour Over Chicken: Carefully pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well covered.
- 5
Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- 6
Add Cream Cheese: About 30 minutes before you’re ready to serve, add 4 oz cream cheese (cut into cubes) to the crockpot and stir well until melted and combined.
- 7
Cook the Pasta: In the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, prepare 1 lb angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 8
Serve: Once the chicken is fully cooked and the cream cheese has melted, serve the chicken mixture over the pasta, spooning extra sauce over the top for added flavor.