Creamy Angel Chicken (Easy 5-Star Slow Cooker Recipe)

Name: Crockpot Angel Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 485 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken breast (boneless and skinless); 3 cloves garlic (chopped or left whole); 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup butter; 0.6 ounces Italian dressing mix (I used Good Seasons); 1 pound angel hair pasta

Angel chicken takes less than 5 minutes to put together then the slow cooker does all the work! The whole family will be licking their plates when this creamy crockpot chicken recipe is on the menu. Serve it over a bed of angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, biscuits, or rice. One of our favorite weeknight recipes!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 5

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Over 2500 5-star reviews!! Slow cooker dinners are perfect for busy weeknights and this one is sure to please the whole family. Fall-apart tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce can be served over pasta, rice, biscuits, or potatoes!

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...it’s a family favorite...

I have made this about 4 times already since finding the recipe and it’s a family favorite that my kids will actually eat! It’s tasty even the next day if there are any leftovers (which doesn’t happen often)!

Amanda

🗝️ Key takeaways

Crockpot Angel Chicken is a simple comfort food recipe that tastes scrumptious. It cooks quickly and needs only a few simple ingredients.
This family favorite recipe is a filling meal that is easy to make and doesn't require a lot of prep or clean-up after dinner. It's one of my favorites for busy weeknights when you are just too tired.
Be sure to read the variations for other proteins to use in this recipe that might be easier on the budget or your family likes more.

Is there anyone here that doesn't need more easy as pie recipes? Yeah, I thought not.

Y'all, the sauce on this chicken is amazing. The boneless chicken breasts come out super tender and buttery and the creamy sauce makes you want to just lick the plate until it's as shiny as the top of Uncle Ted's head. It's honestly one of my favorite crockpot chicken breast recipes!

Once you try it, it will be one of your favorites, too.

Featured in this roundup of favorite crock pot recipes for church potlucks.

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients for this angel hair pasta and chicken recipe. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

📖 Variations

Boneless chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breast.
So can boneless pork.
Add some vegetables to this chicken, by adding a bag of frozen mixed vegetables at the last hour of cooking.
If you are a mushroom fan, switch out the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup or a can of Campbell's golden mushroom soup. Or just try this slow cooker chicken stroganoff.
You can add sliced fresh mushrooms if you like them.
Change up the flavor of this delectable sauce completely by using a ranch packet or a zesty Italian dressing packet.
Parmesan cheese makes a great addition to this delicious dish, I recommend using freshly grated parmesan, you can add it to the slow cooker with the cream soup mixture.
Out of chicken stock? Chicken broth, vegetable broth, or white wine can be used instead, I like to add extra garlic if I am using chicken broth instead of chicken stock.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page. Click on the image to see it full size.

Soften butter and cream cheese.

Mix until smooth.

Add seasonings and soup.

Add chicken stock.

Whisk until smooth.

Put chicken and garlic in slow cooker.

Cover with sauce mixture.

Cook on low 6-8 hours.

🥄 Equipment

Slow Cooker
Large mixing bowl
Whisk

🎥 Video

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🥫 How to store leftover angel chicken

Store leftover angel chicken in an airtight container (or covered with plastic wrap) in the fridge for up to three days.

Reheat it in the microwave for 2 minutes, stir, and then heat in 30 second intervals until hot. You can also warm it gently on top of the stove, stirring often.

Don't freeze the leftovers. The sauce can become grainy.

Overhead view of chicken and pasta on a table.

Expert Tip:

Y'all be sure to spray the crockpot well with no-stick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner to make clean-up easy. Ain't nobody got time for a ton of clean up!

💭 Things to know

Be sure to use the packet of dry Italian seasoning. Add it to the crock pot DRY.
Keep the cover on the crockpot! Every time you take it off you let the heat out and it needs to build up again.
If you are out of garlic cloves, you can use one teaspoon of garlic powder in place of the cloves.
Add a dash of white wine to this dish to make a rich sauce.
Be sure that you do not melt the butter and cream cheese. You only want to soften them so that you can mix them together.
If you are using chicken tenderloins instead of boneless skinless chicken breasts, you can reduce the cooking time down to four hours on the low setting instead of six.
For extra flavor, you can season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper before adding them to the slow cooker.
I always like to cook my chicken breasts on low heat so that they don't become tough.

🍝 Angel hair vs spaghetti

The difference between the two noodles is that angel hair is much finer than spaghetti noodles. Angel hair pasta is best for light and creamy sauces instead of a hearty tomato-based sauce.

🫗 Is you sauce too thin?

I've been really confused by comments that the sauce is too thin. I'm not sure why that would be but here are my suggestions:

Shred the chicken in the sauce about 30 minutes before you plan to serve it. It's meant to go over rice, pasta, bread, or potatoes so the shredded chicken will help thicken in up.
Make sure you're using dry Italian dressing mix and not liquid Italian dressing.
Use regular Philadelphia brand cream cheese. Do not use low fat or fat free. Do not use an off brand. You can use up to 8 ounces if you wish.
Add just ¼ cup of chicken stock and see if you like the consistency better.
If it's too thin you can save it by removing as much of the sauce as possible, mixing in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and heating it in a pan over the stove until it gets as thick as you like.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in the crockpot?

Cooking chicken in a crockpot is generally done on the low setting. This will ensure that the meat is not overcooked or tough.

Can you overcook chicken in a slow cooker?

Yes, you can overcook chicken in a crockpot. If left on too long, the chicken may become dry and tough.

Can I use frozen chicken to make this dish?

Yes, you can but I recommend that you thaw it first, so that your sauce doesn't become runny.

Overhead view of creamy angel chicken in the slow cooker.

Slow cooker angel chicken is a family favorite but here are some other recipes we love!

Crockpot ranch chicken is a fantastic slow cooker recipe that your entire family is going to love.
Cheesy crockpot chicken spaghetti is my favorite crock pot recipe of all time, this dish is always a winner with everyone.

🍽️ Serve Angel Chicken with...

Overhead view of a bowl of green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, and red onions created for the feature image of this post.

Try this delicious Italian green bean salad to give the meal some crunch!

Closeup of the garlic rolls next to marinara sauce.

Soft garlic breadsticks or garlic knots are the perfect blend of soft doughy goodness and buttery garlic flavor. These breadsticks are always a crowd pleaser.

Closeup of the finished cake with white glaze and lemon garnish.

Y'all know I have a sweet tooth! This lemon bundt cake is the perfect ending!

📞 The last word

No time for the slow cooker? Try this similar recipe - creamy chicken lazone has a little Louisiana spice and is served with pasta, too!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need.

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📖 Recipe

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Crockpot Angel Chicken Recipe

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Course dinner

Cuisine American - Vintage

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 5

Servings:

Calories:608

Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

▢ 1.5 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless
▢ 3 cloves garlic, chopped or left whole
▢ 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
▢ ¾ cup chicken stock
▢ 4 ounces cream cheese
▢ ¼ cup butter
▢ 0.6 ounces Italian dressing mix, I used Good Seasons
▢ 1 pound angel hair pasta

Instructions

Spray the inside of the crockpot with no stick cooking spray.
Add the chicken breast.
Add the garlic.
Soften the butter and cream cheese in the microwave.
Whisk until smooth.
Whisk in the cream of chicken soup (don't dilute it).
Add the Italian dressing mix and the chicken stock.
Whisk until well mixed.
Pour over the chicken breasts.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
OPTIONAL: 30 minutes before the cooking time is finished shred the chicken breasts with two forks and continue to cook in the sauce.
Just before chicken is done cook the angel hair pasta. Drain.
Serve the chicken over the pasta.

Notes

Storage:

Store leftovers in an airtight container (or covered with plastic wrap) in the fridge for up to three days.

You probably don't want to freeze leftovers. The sauce can become grainy.

Tips:

Be sure to spray the crockpot well with no stick cooking spray for easy clean-up (or use a slow cooker liner).

The Italian salad dressing mix that you want to use is the dry powdered mix, it's not a container of salad dressing. Don't substitute, it's not the same thing. This is VERY important.

Also do not mix the packet like it tells you to on the back of the package. This is meant to be used dry!

You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

First published Feb. 24, 2022. Last updated March 27, 2024 for editorial improvements and more helpful tips.

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