Description
This Crockpot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish with tender chicken smothered in a rich, herb-infused sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s served over angel hair pasta for a restaurant-quality meal made easy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (0.7 oz) packet dry Italian dressing mix
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white cooking wine (or additional chicken broth)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound angel hair pasta (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. For extra flavor, consider adding a light dusting of garlic powder.
- Create the Flavor Foundation: In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and dry Italian dressing mix until smooth. This prevents seasoning clumps and enhances flavor.
- Layer the Ingredients: Place seasoned chicken in a single layer at the bottom of your crockpot. Scatter cream cheese, mushrooms, onion, and garlic over the top. Pour the broth mixture over everything, then add the cooking wine (or additional broth). Spoon cream of mushroom soup on top.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4 hours. The chicken is done when tender and easily shredded with a fork (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Finalize the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in butter for a silky finish. If the sauce is too thin, leave the crockpot uncovered for the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Prepare the Pasta: Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente (typically 4–5 minutes). Watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the creamy chicken and sauce over cooked angel hair pasta. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for color and freshness.
Notes
Substitute dry white cooking wine with additional chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version. For a richer sauce, use full-fat cream cheese. Serve leftovers within 3 days for best quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 7-8 hours (low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken, creamy chicken recipe, slow cooker dinner, angel chicken pasta