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Crock Pot Angel Chicken served on a plate with fresh herbs

Crock Pot Angel Chicken

A creamy, garlic-kissed slow cooker chicken served over angel hair pasta, making for a comforting and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or another neutral oil
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cut into chunks (use full-fat for best texture)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth plus up to 1/4 cup extra to thin the sauce
  • 1 packet Good Seasons dry Italian salad dressing mix adds herb and Parmesan notes
  • 16 ounces angel hair pasta
  • Chopped fresh parsley to taste for garnish
  • Cracked pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 1 to 2 minutes per side just until lightly golden.
  3. Transfer the seared chicken to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the butter, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese chunks, minced garlic, chicken broth, and the Italian dressing mix to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 3.5 to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
Cooking
  1. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks or a hand mixer set on low.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add up to 1/4 cup extra chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions, drain, and reserve a small cup of pasta water.
  4. Toss the pasta with the sauce and shredded chicken, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if you want a looser coating.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, topped with chopped parsley, freshly cracked pepper, and grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For variations, you can add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in the last 15 minutes of cooking, or use boneless skinless chicken thighs for a richer flavor. To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.

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