Description
Comforting crockpot angel chicken creates a creamy, dreamy main dish that melts in your mouth. Tender chicken simmers in a rich sauce, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.52 pounds (690 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (10.5 oz/298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 oz/227 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dry white wine (optional, can substitute with additional broth)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 12 oz (340 grams) angel hair pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sauce Creation: Whisk cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, chicken broth, Italian dressing mix, white wine, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until silky smooth and fully blended.
- Chicken Placement: Layer chicken pieces evenly across the crockpot base, creating a uniform foundation for the luxurious sauce.
- Sauce Coating: Pour prepared sauce over chicken, ensuring complete coverage and flavor infusion.
- Slow Cooking: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, transforming chicken into a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy.
- Pasta Preparation: Cook angel hair pasta to al dente perfection during the final cooking phase, draining and setting aside.
- Chicken Finishing: Remove chicken from crockpot and gently shred using two forks, maintaining its delicate texture.
- Sauce Refinement: Stir remaining sauce to restore its creamy consistency and harmonious blend.
- Plating Artistry: Arrange angel hair pasta as a base, crown with shredded chicken, and drizzle with the velvety sauce.
- Garnish and Elevate: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley and generously dust with grated Parmesan cheese for a sophisticated final touch.
Notes
- Choose Quality Chicken: Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for maximum tenderness and even cooking throughout the dish.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly and at room temperature to ensure smooth, creamy consistency without curdling.
- Optimize Slow Cooking: Monitor liquid levels during cooking to maintain moisture and prevent chicken from drying out, adding extra broth if needed.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for lower-fat version or use gluten-free pasta and dressing mix for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg