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Joe Rooney

Crock Pot Angel Chicken: Easy and Delicious Recipes

Enjoy a comforting and flavorful Crock Pot Angel Chicken that's perfect for Dinners For Family Of 5. This Down Home Recipes staple features tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy, Italian-inspired sauce served over delicate angel hair pasta. It's an easy dinner recipe that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table, making it a favorite among Chicken Meals Crockpot and Simple Fall Dinner Recipes enthusiasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 840
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large chicken breasts)
  • 4 ounces (½ block) cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup (recommend low or no sodium if sensitive to salt - see notes below)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup chicken broth (recommend low or no sodium if sensitive to salt - see notes below)
  • 1 (0.7 ounce) packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix (or your favorite mix)
  • 16 ounce box angel hair pasta
  • chopped fresh parsley cracked pepper and/or grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)

Method
 

  1. Warm a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil, coating the pan evenly.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  3. When the skillet is hot, place the chicken breasts in and sear each side until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, then remove from the heat.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Incorporate the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian salad dressing mix into the cream cheese mixture; whisk until fully blended.
  6. Lightly spray the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray and arrange the seared chicken breasts on the bottom.
  7. Pour the prepared creamy sauce evenly over the chicken in the crock pot.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and becomes tender.
  9. Just before serving, prepare the angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain.
  10. Serve the chicken whole or shredded atop the pasta, spooning the sauce over. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley, cracked pepper, or grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For best results, always check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is fully cooked, especially when using different crock pot models. Using low or no sodium ingredients can help reduce saltiness if desired.