Crock Pot Angel Chicken: Easy, Tender & Flavorful Recipe
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a hassle-free dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. Just set it and forget it, and come home to a comforting meal that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
- Author: Crumella
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 48 minute
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- 2–3 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1 (0.6-ounce) packet Dry Italian Dressing Mix
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- Water or Chicken Broth, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Prepare Your Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the inside of the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
- Add the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs directly into the bottom of the prepared slow cooker.
- Whisk Together the Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup, dry Italian dressing mix packet, and softened cream cheese. Whisk until smooth, adding water or chicken broth if needed.
- Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Carefully pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cook Low and Slow: Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on the 'LOW' setting for 6-8 hours or on the 'HIGH' setting for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Shred and Stir: Once cooked, shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir it back into the creamy sauce.
- Serve Warm: Serve the Crock Pot Angel Chicken over hot angel hair pasta, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: For a more complete meal, consider adding frozen peas, corn, or sliced mushrooms during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Adjust sauce consistency with chicken broth or milk if needed.