Description
Slow Cooker Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that transforms busy weeknights into gourmet experiences without the fuss. This delightful meal features tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce made from Italian dressing mix and cream cheese, served over delicate angel hair pasta. With its hands-off cooking method, you can prepare this dish effortlessly, allowing flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, Slow Cooker Angel Chicken promises to impress both kids and adults alike with its rich taste and versatility.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- 0.6 ounces dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Layer the chicken breasts and garlic cloves in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and cream cheese, whisking until smooth. Add cream of chicken soup, chicken stock, and Italian dressing mix; whisk until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks (optional) about 30 minutes before serving.
- Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions just before serving.
- Serve the creamy chicken over pasta and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms into the slow cooker. Adjust cooking time based on your specific slow cooker model; check for doneness at 6 hours.