Description
Slow Cooker Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting meal featuring tender shredded chicken cooked in a rich sauce of cream cheese, butter, cream of chicken soup, garlic, and Italian dressing mix. Served over delicate angel hair pasta, this easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for a hands-off dinner that feels indulgent and satisfying.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 package dry Italian dressing mix
Pasta
- 10 oz angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even layer for cooking.
- Make the sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, softened butter, cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and dry Italian dressing mix. Whisk thoroughly or use an electric hand mixer to blend until smooth and well combined.
- Combine and cook: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring all pieces are covered by the sauce.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with the flavorful sauce.
- Prepare the pasta: While the chicken cooks, cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions, then drain well.
- Shred and serve: Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it evenly in the sauce. Serve the shredded chicken mixture over the cooked angel hair pasta.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can reduce the amount of chicken broth slightly or cook the sauce uncovered for the last 30 minutes to evaporate some liquid.
- Use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced for a more robust garlic flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- For a lighter version, substitute the cream cheese and butter with reduced-fat alternatives.
- This dish is great for meal prep; just prepare the sauce and chicken in advance and cook when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
