Description
Creamy crockpot angel chicken delivers heavenly comfort straight from Italian-inspired kitchens. Tender chicken mingles with rich cream cheese and zesty ranch, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lb chicken tenderloins
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Pasta and Garnish:
- 12 oz angel hair pasta
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts and tenderloins in a slow cooker, creating an even layer at the bottom of the pot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, chicken broth, and melted butter until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and easily pulls apart.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, prepare angel hair pasta according to package instructions, cooking until al dente.
- Once chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred the meat directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the rich, creamy sauce.
- Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving platter, then top with the shredded chicken and sauce.
- Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and added flavor.
- Serve hot, allowing guests to scoop the saucy chicken over the angel hair pasta.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smoother blending and prevent lumpy sauce.
- Meat Selection: Choose chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness.
- Low and Slow Magic: Cooking on low heat allows chicken to become incredibly tender and absorb maximum flavor from the creamy sauce.
- Pasta Perfection: Slightly undercook angel hair pasta since it will continue absorbing sauce when mixed with chicken, preventing mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg