Description
Succulent chicken breasts swim in a creamy parmesan sauce during this delightful Crockpot Angel Chicken journey through comfort food paradise. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, this recipe delivers rich flavors that will draw hungry families straight to the dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) butter
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 can (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) condensed golden mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Pasta:
- 1 pound (454 grams) angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- In a medium saucepan, gently melt butter over medium heat, then incorporate Italian dressing mix, golden mushroom soup, chicken broth, and cream cheese, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, luxurious sauce.
- Carefully cascade the velvety sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is generously coated.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the chicken to simmer on low temperature for 4-5 hours, or until the meat becomes exceptionally tender and reaches a safe internal cooking temperature.
- Approximately 15 minutes before serving, prepare angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions, then drain thoroughly.
- Plate the succulent chicken and its rich sauce atop the delicate angel hair pasta, creating an elegant and comforting meal ready to be savored.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness to prevent dryness, checking internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free Italian dressing mix and swap golden mushroom soup with cream of mushroom alternative.
- Consider reducing sodium by selecting low-sodium dressing mix and broth, maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Swap cream cheese with Greek yogurt for lighter, protein-packed version that keeps creamy texture intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 5 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 591 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg