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Crock Pot Angel Chicken Recipe - Creamy, Comforting, and Easy

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (thighs stay extra tender)
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom, if preferred)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
  • 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix (about 0.7–1 oz)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional; sub more broth if you prefer)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste, especially if using regular broth)
  • 12–16 oz angel hair pasta
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the slow cooker base. Lightly grease the crock with a little butter or nonstick spray. This helps prevent sticking and keeps cleanup simple.
  2. Season the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Place the pieces in an even layer in the slow cooker.
  3. Mix the sauce. In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, white wine (if using), Italian dressing mix, minced garlic, and butter. Add the cream cheese cubes and stir to coat. It won’t be perfectly smooth yet—that’s fine.
  4. Cook low and slow. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or on High for 2.5–3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
  5. Shred or slice the chicken. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks or slice into thick pieces. Return it to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  6. Cook the angel hair pasta. About 10 minutes before serving, boil salted water. Cook the angel hair according to package directions, usually 2–4 minutes. Drain well.
  7. Bring it together. Serve the creamy chicken and sauce over the angel hair pasta. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan. Add an extra grind of black pepper if you like.