Description
This Crockpot Angel Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy, flavorful sauce made from butter, Italian dressing mix, golden mushroom soup, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Served over delicate angel hair pasta, it makes a comforting and easy-to-prepare meal perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 4 ounces cream cheese
Pasta
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Place Chicken in Crockpot: Arrange the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot evenly to prepare for slow cooking.
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add the Italian dressing mix, condensed golden mushroom soup, chicken broth, and cream cheese. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well combined.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, ensuring they are well covered.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on the low setting for 4-5 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Cook Pasta: Approximately 30 minutes before chicken is finished, cook the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Serve: Serve the slow-cooked chicken and creamy sauce over the cooked angel hair pasta for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute angel hair pasta with other thin pasta such as spaghetti or linguine if preferred.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content.
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
