Description
Creamy crockpot angel chicken delivers a heavenly Italian-inspired dinner that melts in your mouth. Parmesan, cream cheese, and ranch dressing create a luscious sauce that promises comfort and satisfaction for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.52 pounds (690 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Dairy and Cream Elements:
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 ounces/227 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) dry white wine (optional, can substitute with additional broth)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) angel hair pasta, cooked according to package instructions
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Craft a velvety sauce by whisking cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, chicken broth, Italian dressing mix, white wine, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl until completely smooth and fully integrated.
- Arrange chicken pieces uniformly across the bottom of the crockpot, creating an even base for the creamy sauce.
- Gently cascade the prepared sauce over the chicken, ensuring complete and thorough coverage of each piece.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the dish to slow-cook, transforming the chicken into a tender, succulent masterpiece over 5-6 hours on low temperature or 2-3 hours on high setting.
- During the final cooking stage, prepare angel hair pasta according to package instructions, aiming for an al dente texture.
- Once chicken reaches optimal tenderness, carefully extract from the crockpot and delicately shred using two forks.
- Stir the remaining sauce to restore its silky consistency and integration.
- Plate the delicate angel hair pasta as a foundation, then artfully layer the shredded chicken and sauce on top.
- Enhance the presentation with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and a generous dusting of grated Parmesan cheese for added depth and visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature for smoother sauce blending without lumps.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels, allowing more seasoning flexibility.
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for even cooking and easier shredding.
- Swap white wine with additional chicken broth or apple juice for alcohol-free version.
- Prevent pasta from becoming mushy by cooking separately and adding sauce just before serving.
- Experiment with different pasta types like linguine or fettuccine for varied texture experiences.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- For dietary modifications, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and pasta to make recipe celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg