Description
Midwestern angel chicken brings creamy Italian dressing magic to tender chicken breasts. Slow cookers simplify this comforting dinner that home cooks adore when craving something easy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.52 lbs (689 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (10.5 oz, 298 g) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 oz, 227 g) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 12 oz (340 g) angel hair pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- ¼ cup dry white wine (optional, can substitute with additional broth)
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, chicken broth, Italian dressing mix, white wine, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Chicken Positioning: Layer chicken pieces evenly across the crockpot base, creating a uniform foundation for consistent cooking.
- Sauce Application: Pour prepared sauce over chicken, thoroughly coating each piece to ensure complete flavor infusion.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, transforming chicken into a delicate, easily shreddable texture.
- Pasta and Finishing: During the final cooking hour, prepare angel hair pasta to al dente perfection; once chicken is cooked, gently shred it using two forks and blend with the sauce.
- Plating and Garnish: Construct the dish by creating a pasta base, topping with shredded chicken, and drizzling remaining sauce; optionally garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese for an elevated presentation.
Notes
- Select Quality Ingredients: Choose fresh, high-quality chicken breasts and ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother sauce blending.
- Prevent Dry Chicken: Avoid overcooking by checking chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F and using low heat setting for maximum tenderness.
- Customize Sauce Consistency: Adjust sauce thickness by adding more chicken broth if too thick or simmering briefly to reduce if too thin.
- Dietary Modifications: Swap cream of chicken soup with low-sodium or gluten-free alternatives for specialized dietary needs, and use lactose-free cream cheese for dairy-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg