Fall-Apart Crockpot Angel Chicken: Your New Family Favorite (Print Version)
How to make incredibly tender crockpot angel chicken with cream cheese and a creamy sauce in a slow cooker that your family will absolutely love.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Poultry
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
01 -
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
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1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
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1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Flavor Enhancers
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1 (1 oz) packet dry Italian dressing mix
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Essential Seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
→ Serving & Garnish
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8 oz angel hair pasta, cooked al dente
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Start by spraying your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Ensure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature; this will make it much easier to emulsify into the sauce later. A little prep now saves effort!
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and melted butter until well combined. This forms the creamy base for your crockpot angel chicken.
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Now, fold in the dry Italian dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt, and fresh lemon juice into the sauce mixture. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated, ensuring maximum flavor for your crockpot angel chicken.
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Place the chicken breasts in the prepared slow cooker. Pour the seasoned sauce evenly over the chicken. Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is incredibly tender and shreds easily.
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About 20 minutes before the crockpot angel chicken is done, cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside. Don't overcook it, as it will absorb more sauce.
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Once cooked, remove chicken and shred it using two forks right in the slow cooker. Return shredded chicken to the sauce, stirring to combine. Gently fold in the cooked angel hair pasta with the creamy chicken mixture.
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Serve your delicious Fall-Apart Crockpot Angel Chicken immediately. Garnish each plate generously with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy this comforting, family-favorite meal!
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure cream cheese is truly softened and whisked vigorously to prevent a lumpy, unappealing sauce.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.
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Use low-sodium chicken broth to prevent the dish from becoming too salty, given the dressing mix.
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Gently fold in al dente pasta right before serving to prevent it from becoming mushy and absorbing too much sauce.
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Briefly sear chicken breasts before cooking for extra richness and savory depth in your Fall-Apart Crockpot Angel Chicken.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Slow cooker
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large pot
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colander
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medium bowl
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whisk
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two forks
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measuring cups
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measuring spoons
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non-stick spray
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serving spoons
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airtight container
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 640
Total Fat: 29g
Total Carbohydrate: 33g
Protein: 60g