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Crockpot Angel Chicken Recipe (Creamy, Comforting & Effortless Dinner)
Isla Marie

Crockpot Angel Chicken

Crockpot Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting slow cooker dish made with tender chicken cooked in a rich cream cheese sauce and served over angel hair pasta. It’s an easy, hands-off recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs 700g chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 packet Italian dressing mix
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta for serving
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • Mixing spoon
  • Pot for pasta
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Step 1. Prepare Crockpot
  1. Lightly grease the crockpot or ensure it is clean and ready.
Step 2. Add Chicken
  1. Place chicken in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot.
Step 3. Add Sauce Ingredients
  1. Add cream cheese and butter on top of the chicken. Sprinkle Italian dressing mix and pour in chicken broth.
Step 4. Cook
  1. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
Step 5. Shred Chicken
  1. Remove chicken, shred using two forks (or keep whole), then return to the crockpot and mix with sauce.
Step 6. Cook Pasta
  1. Prepare angel hair pasta according to package instructions.
Step 7. Serve
  1. Serve chicken and creamy sauce over cooked pasta.

Video

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother sauce
  • Chicken thighs result in juicier texture
  • Add extra broth if sauce becomes too thick
  • Stir sauce at the end for even consistency
  • Avoid adding too much liquid at the start