Crock Pot Angel Chicken: Creamy, Dreamy Comfort Food Made Effortless

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If you’re looking for a slow cooker dinner that feels indulgent yet incredibly easy, crock pot angel chicken is the answer. This classic comfort dish is known for its rich, velvety sauce made from cream cheese, butter, and Italian seasoning, all slow-cooked with tender chicken breasts until melt-in-your-mouth perfect. Served over angel hair pasta, it’s cozy, satisfying, and always a family favorite.

Angel chicken earned its heavenly name because of its silky texture and mild, savory flavor that appeals to nearly everyone. It’s one of those recipes that feels special enough for guests but simple enough for a busy weeknight. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this dish is perfect for anyone who wants maximum comfort with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Angel Chicken

  • Ultra Creamy Sauce: Rich without being heavy.
  • Slow Cooker Friendly: Set it and forget it.
  • Family Approved: Mild, comforting flavors.
  • Budget-Friendly: Simple, affordable ingredients.
  • Versatile: Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

What Is Angel Chicken?

Angel chicken is a creamy slow cooker chicken dish traditionally served over angel hair pasta. The sauce is made with cream cheese, butter, Italian seasoning, and broth, creating a smooth, luxurious texture as it cooks. Unlike cream-based sauces that require constant attention, this one thickens naturally in the crock pot.

The result is tender chicken bathed in a sauce that coats pasta beautifully—comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Angel Chicken

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup butter, sliced
  • 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb angel hair pasta
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crock Pot
    Lightly grease the slow cooker insert.
  2. Add the Chicken
    Place chicken breasts in an even layer in the crock pot.
  3. Make the Sauce Base
    Add cream cheese, butter slices, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Italian seasoning mix, garlic, and black pepper over the chicken.
  4. Slow Cook
    Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
  5. Shred or Leave Whole
    Shred chicken gently or leave whole, depending on preference. Stir sauce until smooth.
  6. Cook Pasta
    Cook angel hair pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
  7. Serve
    Spoon angel chicken over pasta and garnish with parsley.

Crock Pot Angel Chicken

Tender slow cooker chicken in a rich cream cheese sauce served over angel hair pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Angel Chicken Base
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 block cream cheese 8 oz, softened
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup butter sliced
  • 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
For Serving
  • 1 lb angel hair pasta cooked
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Pot for pasta
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Add cream cheese, butter, soup, broth, seasoning, garlic, and pepper.
  3. Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
  4. Stir sauce until smooth and shred chicken if desired.
  5. Serve over cooked angel hair pasta.

Notes

Best served fresh over hot pasta for creamiest texture.

Tips for Perfect Crock Pot Angel Chicken

  • Soften Cream Cheese: Ensures smooth sauce.
  • Stir Near the End: Helps emulsify the sauce.
  • Low Heat Is Best: Cream sauces do better low and slow.
  • Thin If Needed: Add extra broth for lighter sauce.

Flavor Variations

  • Mushroom Angel Chicken: Add sliced mushrooms.
  • Spinach Boost: Stir in fresh spinach before serving.
  • Garlic Lover’s Version: Double the garlic.
  • Cheesy Upgrade: Add grated Parmesan at the end.

Serving Suggestions

Angel chicken pairs perfectly with:

  • Angel hair pasta (classic)
  • Rice or buttered noodles
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Steamed broccoli or green beans
  • Side salad with vinaigrette

Storage and Reheating

  • Refrigerate: Store leftovers up to 4 days.
  • Freeze: Freeze chicken and sauce without pasta.
  • Reheat: Gently warm with a splash of broth or milk.

Why This Recipe Works

This dish works because slow cooking gently melts the cream cheese and butter into the broth, forming a stable, creamy sauce without curdling. The Italian seasoning provides balanced herbs without overpowering the dish, and the chicken absorbs flavor while staying moist.

Angel chicken is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be done right

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