Description
Creamy angel chicken nestles in slow cookers, promising a heavenly dinner that melts hearts and satisfies hunger. Parmesan, cream cheese, and ranch dressing create a luxurious sauce that makes you crave comfort on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
Dairy and Sauces:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Seasoning:
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Create a velvety sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in Italian dressing mix, golden mushroom soup, and chicken broth until fully incorporated.
- Gradually blend cream cheese into the warm sauce, stirring continuously until the mixture achieves a smooth, silky consistency.
- Carefully pour the luxurious sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is generously coated.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the chicken to simmer on low temperature for 4-5 hours, or until the meat becomes fork-tender and completely cooked through.
- During the final hour of cooking, prepare angel hair pasta according to package guidelines, ensuring it remains al dente.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, drain the pasta and transfer it to a serving platter.
- Gently place the succulent chicken on top of the pasta, then generously ladle the creamy sauce over the entire dish.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is warm and the sauce is rich and inviting.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and preventing lumpy sauce texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese to reduce calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley during the last hour of cooking, which will infuse subtle aromatic notes without overwhelming the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg