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Creamy Angel Chicken Meal

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Creamy Angel Chicken Meal is a lifesaver for busy days! Mix boneless chicken, butter, cream cheese, and Italian dressing mix in a slow cooker, set for 6-8 hours, and end up with melt-in-your-mouth chicken. Delicious cream sauce pairs perfectly with angel hair pasta. This dish stands out because it practically cooks itself, giving you flavors worthy of hours in the kitchen in just 5 minutes of prep. Pure comfort food that's great for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Updated on Sun, 16 Mar 2025 01:33:11 GMT
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Walking into your house after a long day to smell Slow Cooker Angel Chicken throughout your home tells you right away that dinner's gonna be amazing. This dish takes basic stuff and turns it into something incredible - soft, pulled chicken swimming in a smooth, creamy sauce with Italian herbs and gentle garlic flavors. At my place, we turn to this recipe on those crazy-busy days when we want real, tasty food without standing over the stove forever.

When I made this last month for friends who all like different foods, everybody grabbed seconds. Even my neighbor who usually hates chicken dishes wanted my recipe before they left.

Key Ingredients and Shopping Advice

  • Chicken Breasts: Look for ones about the same size (6-8 ounces each) so they cook evenly. If you want juicier meat, boneless skinless thighs work great too.
  • Cream Cheese: Get the block-style full-fat kind for the creamiest, richest sauce possible.
  • Italian Seasoning: A good mix with oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary and marjoram really brings out flavor. Rub the dried herbs between your fingers before adding them.
  • Cream of Chicken Soup: This gives your sauce thickness and flavor. The reduced-salt versions are fine if you're watching your sodium.
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Simple Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Mix Your Base Sauce:
Blend 4 tbsp butter with 8 oz softened cream cheese until completely smooth.
Add Flavor Elements:
Mix in 2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup chicken stock. Stir until everything's combined.
Get Your Slow Cooker Ready:
Spray the inside with non-stick spray. Put 4 whole garlic cloves on the bottom for a mild garlic taste.
Prep Your Chicken:
Pat dry 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt and pepper before placing in the cooker.
Pour Sauce Over Chicken:
Make sure the sauce covers all the chicken completely.
Choose The Right Cook Time:
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours to get super tender chicken.
Complete Final Steps:
About 30 minutes before serving, pull apart the chicken right in the sauce and stir to help it thicken.
Cook What Goes Underneath:
Make angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to serve with the chicken.
Serve It Beautifully:
Put the chicken mix over your base, then top with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese.

I found this recipe during a super busy time in my life when I needed quick, no-fail dinners. What started as just a practical solution has turned into one of our family favorites.

The best thing about this meal is how flexible it is. Just throw in some mushrooms or spinach during the last 30 minutes and you've got a complete one-pot dinner.

This dish works great for meal prep too. You can make the sauce up to two days before and keep it in the fridge until you need it.

I still laugh thinking about when I made this for my super-picky brother-in-law. After his first bite, he said, 'This doesn't taste like slow cooker food at all - it's like restaurant quality!'

Slow Cooker Angel Chicken really shows what home cooking is all about - taking ordinary ingredients, giving them time to work their magic, fitting your family's tastes, and making meals that have everyone excited to come to the table.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Could I swap chicken breasts for thighs?
Definitely! Boneless thighs are a great choice and stay super juicy even after slow cooking.
→ What can I use instead of angel hair pasta?
Mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or even fluffy biscuits all work well with this tasty chicken and sauce.
→ Can I toss in some veggies for extra nutrition?
Of course! Add mushrooms in the beginning, or stir in spinach or peas during the last half hour to boost the veggies.
→ Why shouldn't I swap the dry dressing mix for liquid dressing?
The dry mix has spices and thickeners that make this sauce just right. Liquid dressing brings oil and vinegar, which change the flavor and texture.
→ Can this dish be made in the Instant Pot?
Sure thing! Pressure cook on high for 10-12 minutes, let it naturally release for 5 minutes, then shred the chicken and stir everything together.

Angel Chicken Slow Cooker

Easy slow-cooked tender chicken in a creamy sauce featuring Italian dressing mix and cream cheese, served on angel hair pasta.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
480 Minutes
Total Time
485 Minutes
By: Meryem

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

→ Chicken essentials

01 1.5 lbs chicken breast, no skin or bones
02 3 garlic cloves, whole or chopped
03 10.5 oz of undiluted cream of chicken soup
04 4 oz softened cream cheese
05 0.6 oz packet of dry Italian dressing seasoning (Good Seasons works well)
06 3/4 cup chicken broth
07 1/4 cup of softened butter

→ Serving suggestions

08 1 lb of angel hair pasta, cooked following the package steps

Instructions

Step 01

Coat your slow cooker inside with non-stick spray or pop in a liner to make cleanup easy later.

Step 02

Lay the chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker. Toss in the garlic next.

Step 03

Melt the butter and cream cheese together in the microwave. Stir until smooth, then mix in the cream of chicken soup, Italian seasoning mix, and chicken broth until blended.

Step 04

Cover the chicken with your creamy sauce. Put the lid on and let it cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until the chicken is completely tender.

Step 05

About 30 minutes before it’s done, you can pull apart the chicken with forks right in the slow cooker. Let it soak up the flavors for the rest of the cooking time.

Step 06

As the chicken wraps up, boil your pasta following the directions on the package. Drain and pair it with the chicken and its creamy sauce.

Notes

  1. Angel Chicken is super easy to toss together. All you need is 5 minutes to get it prepped, and then the slow cooker handles the rest!
  2. If angel hair pasta isn’t your thing, serve this over rice, potatoes, or even biscuits for a different spin.
  3. Using a dry Italian seasoning packet is key—don’t replace it with bottled dressing or you’ll lose that signature taste.

Tools You'll Need

  • Slow cooker (4–6 quart size works best)
  • Forks for shredding
  • A whisk
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • This has dairy (cream cheese, butter, chicken soup base)
  • Contains wheat (pasta and soup)

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 608
  • Total Fat: 21 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 64 g
  • Protein: 37 g