Description
Comforting Midwestern magic meets creamy simplicity in this crockpot angel chicken, blending tender chicken with a luxurious sauce of ranch, cream cheese, and Italian dressing. Serve over rice or pasta for a hearty meal that brings pure comfort to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 pound cream cheese
Sauce Components:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Serving Accompaniments:
- 8 oz pasta (egg noodles or linguine)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels, ensuring a clean surface for seasoning.
- Place chicken breasts into the crockpot, creating a single layer without overcrowding the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Italian dressing, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the creamy sauce mixture directly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is generously coated and surrounded by the liquid.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat, allowing the chicken to cook slowly and absorb flavors for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
- During the last hour of cooking, soften cream cheese and gently fold it into the sauce, creating a rich and velvety texture.
- While chicken is cooking, prepare pasta according to package instructions, aiming for al dente consistency.
- Once chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork, use two forks to break the meat into bite-sized pieces within the creamy sauce.
- Season the dish with garlic powder and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Serve the saucy chicken over prepared pasta, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
- Enjoy the warm, comforting meal straight from the crockpot, ensuring each serving includes a generous amount of sauce.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry to help seasonings adhere and prevent excess moisture during slow cooking.
- Layer chicken evenly without overcrowding to ensure consistent heat distribution and prevent uneven cooking.
- Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to eliminate lumps and create a smooth, well-blended mixture that coats chicken beautifully.
- Choose low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sodium soup for a lighter version without compromising rich, creamy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg