Description
Tender slow-cooked chicken simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with cream cheese, broth, and Italian seasoning, served over delicate angel hair pasta. This comforting crockpot meal is easy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 packet (about 0.5 ounce) Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 12 ounces (340 g) angel hair pasta
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, softened cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and butter until smooth.
- Add chicken breasts and turn to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook angel hair pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
- Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker and stir into the sauce.
- Serve creamy chicken over warm pasta and garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps.
- Cook on LOW for most tender results.
- Store pasta separately for best leftover texture.
- Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating to loosen sauce.
- Freeze sauce and chicken (without pasta) up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
