Tender Crock Pot Angel Chicken: Creamy & Easy Dinner (Print Version)
Make Tender Crock Pot Angel Chicken for a simple, creamy, and flavorful meal. This easy recipe uses basic ingredients for a comforting family dinner.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Contains Dairy, Gluten (from soup)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Players
01 -
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 cup chicken broth
→ Flavor Foundation
03 -
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
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1 (0.7 oz) packet dry Italian dressing mix
→ Creamy Goodness
05 -
1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened (full-fat!)
→ Seasonings & Spices
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
→ Finishing Touch (Optional)
08 -
Fresh chopped parsley or chives for garnish
# Instructions:
01 -
First things first, grab your boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I usually just pat them dry with a paper towel – it helps them brown up a tiny bit if you decide to sear them, but for this recipe, it’s mostly about getting them ready for their slow cook bath. Pop them right into the bottom of your slow cooker. No need to cut them up yet, we'll shred them later, which is always so satisfying!
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In a separate bowl, this is where the magic happens! Whisk together your cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, and chicken broth. Make sure that cream cheese is really soft, otherwise, you'll end up with little lumps, and honestly, nobody wants that. I’ve definitely had a lumpy sauce or two in my day because I was impatient. Give it a good whisk until it's mostly smooth; a few tiny cream cheese flecks are totally fine.
03 -
Now for the Italian dressing mix, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle these right into your creamy mixture. Stir it all up again until everything is combined. Oh, the smell at this point! It starts getting really savory and makes my stomach rumble. This is what's going to give our dish that incredible, distinctive flavor profile. Don't be afraid to give it a little taste test, just for science!
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Carefully pour this glorious sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in your slow cooker. Make sure the chicken is mostly submerged and coated. Give it a gentle stir if needed, just to ensure every piece of chicken gets some sauce love. Then, put on the lid and let your slow cooker do its thing. Set it for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. Honestly, I usually go low and slow for maximum tenderness.
05 -
Once the cooking time is up, the chicken should be super tender and fall-apart soft. Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Grab two forks and start shredding! It should be incredibly easy, almost like it melts under the forks. I love this part; it's so satisfying to see how tender it gets. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker.
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Stir the shredded chicken back into that amazing, creamy sauce. Give it a good mix so every strand of chicken is coated. Let it sit for another 10-15 minutes on warm to really let the chicken absorb all that flavor. The sauce will thicken up a bit more too. Now, it's ready! Ladle this delicious chicken over your favorite side, like egg noodles or rice. So good, you guys!
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overcrowd your slow cooker; it messes with the cook time, honestly.
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This dish tastes even better the next day, so make extra for lunch!
03 -
Tried it with chicken thighs once – a bit richer, but still delish.
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Serve it over egg noodles or fluffy rice; it just soaks up all that amazing sauce.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Slow cooker (Crock-Pot)
02 -
large mixing bowl
03 -
whisk
04 -
cutting board
05 -
two forks
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 450-550
Total Fat: 30-40g
Total Carbohydrate: 15-20g
Protein: 35-45g