This Crockpot Angel Chicken is a hearty and comforting dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Chicken breasts slow cook in a rich and creamy sauce until perfectly tender and full of flavor. Served over angel hair pasta, this easy slow cooker meal comes together with minimal prep and is sure to be a winner with the whole family!
Recipe Summary
- What It Is: Creamy chicken slow-cooked until tender and served over angel hair pasta.
- Why You’ll Love It: Minimal prep, simple ingredients, and a rich, comforting sauce.
- Time & Effort: Mostly hands-off slow cooker meal with just 10 minutes of prep.
- Flavor Profile: Savory, buttery, and ultra-creamy with Italian seasoning and garlic.
- Best Pasta Pairing: Angel hair is classic, but spaghetti or fettuccine work great too.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Leftovers reheat well for up to 3 days with a splash of broth.
If you’re looking for a cozy family dinner that practically cooks itself, this angel chicken recipe is just what you need!
Tender chicken simmers in a flavorful cream sauce for hours in your slow cooker before being served over top of angel hair pasta for a mostly hands-off dish your whole family will love. Take it from me, this is one my kids ask for on repeat!
For more crockpot chicken breast recipes, check out my slow cooker Greek chicken and slow cooker French onion chicken next.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy Crockpot Dinner: With minimal prep and simple ingredients, this crockpot angel chicken recipe comes together easily, making it a great option for those busy nights.
- Perfect for Pasta Night: This crockpot angel hair chicken pasta offers a tasty change from plain spaghetti and marinara sauce.
- Irresistibly Rich and Creamy: Butter, cream cheese, and cream of chicken soup create a smooth, mouthwatering sauce that pairs perfectly with the chicken and pasta.
Ingredients
- Chicken: I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but chicken thighs will also work well.
- Butter: Adds richness to the sauce and is used to saute the garlic.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Creates the base for the sauce. Cream of mushroom or cream of celery also work if that’s what you’ve got on hand.
- Cream Cheese: Makes the sauce rich and creamy. Be sure to use block-style cream cheese, not whipped.
- Dry Italian Dressing Mix: For seasoning the dish. This can typically be found in a packet in the salad dressing aisle near the other dry mixes like ranch. Be sure to use the dry mix and not a liquid dressing.
- Liquids: Both chicken broth and dry white wine add depth and enhance the other flavors. You can use store-bought broth or try my rotisserie chicken broth.
- Pasta: I love this dish with angel hair pasta, but other great options are spaghetti or fettuccine.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Add Veggies: Mix in broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, spinach, or peas during the last hour of cooking for added nutrition.
- Extra Creamy: Stir in ¼ cup of either heavy cream or sour cream just before serving to add even more creaminess to this angel chicken crock pot recipe.
- Alcohol-Free: Skip the wine and simply replace it with more chicken broth for an alcohol free version.
How to Make Crockpot Angel Chicken
To get started making this angel hair chicken crockpot recipe, lightly coat your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
Step 1: Cook the garlic. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Then, add the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Step 2: Add remaining sauce ingredients. Add the cream cheese, soup, Italian dressing mix, chicken broth, and wine to the saucepan.
Step 3: Make the sauce. Continue to cook, whisking constantly for 3-5 minutes, until everything is well incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
Step 4: Add chicken and sauce to the slow cooker. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot and pour the sauce over the top.
Step 5: Cook. Set your crockpot to low and cook for 5-6 hours. When there are about 20 minutes left, cook the pasta according to package directions and toss with some butter to prevent sticking.
Step 6: Serve. Shred or slice the chicken and give the sauce a good stir. Serve the chicken and sauce on top of the pasta and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Soften the cream cheese: Allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature so it melts smoothly into the sauce without becoming lumpy.
- Don’t overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente to keep it from getting mushy.
- Storing and reheating: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the chicken and pasta on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to prevent it from drying out.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve this slow cooker angel chicken with a veggie side like these oven roasted green beans or Instant Pot asparagus.
- Start your meal with this spring salad or a simple mixed green salad topped with some pesto salad dressing.
- After dinner, enjoy these lemon ricotta cookies for a sweet ending to your meal.
Crockpot Angel Chicken Recipe FAQs
It’s not necessary to sear the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. However, if you prefer some browning on the chicken, you can sear it briefly in a skillet first.
While you can cook angel chicken on high, I recommend sticking with the low setting for best results. Cooking on low helps the chicken stay tender and soak up the flavors from the sauce. It also keeps the sauce from separating or becoming grainy, which can happen when dairy-based sauces are cooked at high temperatures.
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Slow Cooker Angel Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine optional; substitute with more chicken broth if desired
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by coating it with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the prepared slow cooker and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and cook garlic for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, chicken broth, and white wine and whisk until melted and smooth. (About 3-5 minutes)
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- About 20 minutes before serving, cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the butter to prevent sticking.
- Shred or slice the chicken, then stir the sauce in the slow cooker to combine. Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked pasta.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- To soften the cream cheese, let it sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
- If you like a bit of browning on your chicken, feel free to sear it first, but it’s not necessary.
- Avoid overcooking the pasta so it doesn’t become too mushy when you’re ready to serve it.
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