Description
Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked in a creamy Italian-inspired sauce served over angel hair pasta for an easy, comforting dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (1–2 tablespoons for searing)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts, 6–8 oz each, similar in size)
- 4 oz cream cheese (half of an 8 oz package, softened to room temperature for 30–45 minutes)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened to room temperature for 30–45 minutes)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup (1 can, recommend low or no sodium)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth (recommend low or no sodium)
- 1 packet Good Seasons Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix (0.7 oz packet)
- 16 oz angel hair pasta (1 box)
- fresh parsley, cracked pepper, or Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Once pan is hot, sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk softened cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth with no lumps remaining (about 1 minute of vigorous whisking).
- Add cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly until fully combined and uniform.
- Spray a 4-6 quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place seared chicken breasts in the bottom. Pour sauce mixture evenly over chicken, coating completely.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F. Do not cook on high. If chicken wasn’t seared, cook for 5-6 hours on low.
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente (typically 3-4 minutes). Drain well.
- Serve chicken and sauce over pasta, or toss pasta directly in sauce for maximum flavor. Garnish with fresh parsley, cracked pepper, or Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Angel Chicken, slow cooker chicken, creamy chicken recipe