Description
Succulent slow cooker angel chicken recipe brings Italian-inspired comfort to weeknight dinners. Creamy parmesan sauce and tender chicken thighs create a meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 0.6 ounces (17 grams) dry Italian dressing mix (Good Seasons recommended)
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped or left whole
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) chicken stock
Pasta:
- 1 pound (454 grams) angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by coating the interior with non-stick spray or inserting a liner for effortless cleanup.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and scatter minced garlic across the surface.
- Create the sauce by microwaving butter and cream cheese until soft, then thoroughly blend until smooth. Incorporate undiluted cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, and chicken stock, whisking until completely integrated.
- Generously drench chicken breasts with the creamy mixture, ensuring even coverage. Secure lid and cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours until chicken reaches optimal tenderness.
- Approximately 30 minutes before completion, use two forks to gently shred chicken, allowing it to continue simmering and absorb additional sauce flavors.
- During final cooking stage, prepare angel hair pasta following package instructions. Once drained, plate pasta and ladle the rich, creamy chicken mixture over the top.
Notes
- Opt for chicken tenders or thighs as alternative protein choices that remain equally tender and absorb sauce beautifully.
- Consider reducing sodium by selecting low-sodium cream of chicken soup and using half the packet of Italian dressing mix.
- Gluten-sensitive diners can swap regular pasta with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta to maintain recipe’s delicious profile.
- Enhance meal’s nutritional value by adding fresh chopped spinach or steamed broccoli during the last hour of cooking for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg