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Creamy Chicken Crockpot Meal

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This Creamy Chicken Crockpot dish is your go-to for busy weekdays. Just toss chicken, butter, cream cheese, and seasoning into the slow cooker for 6-8 hours, and you'll have tender, flavorful chicken in a creamy sauce. Serve over pasta for effortless comfort food that's ideal for weeknights or casual get-togethers.
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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:50:33 GMT
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Coming home exhausted to the aroma of Slow Cooker Angel Chicken filling your house lets you know instantly that you're in for a treat. This recipe transforms basic ingredients into something spectacular - tender, shredded chicken bathed in a smooth, velvety sauce featuring Italian seasonings and subtle garlic notes. In our family, we grab this recipe on those insanely hectic days when we crave genuine, delicious food without spending hours in the kitchen.

After preparing this dish for friends with varying food preferences last week, everyone went back for more. Even my typically chicken-avoiding neighbor begged for my recipe before heading home.

Essential Ingredients and Market Tips

  • Chicken Breasts: Try to select pieces of similar size (around 6-8 ounces each) for consistent cooking. For a more succulent result, you can swap in boneless skinless thighs.
  • Cream Cheese: Stick with the full-fat block variety for the most luxurious, smooth sauce possible.
  • Italian Seasoning: A quality blend containing oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary and marjoram will boost the flavor profile. Crush the herbs between your fingers to wake up their oils.
  • Cream of Chicken Soup: This provides body and flavor to your sauce. Lower-sodium versions work perfectly if you're cutting back on salt.
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Straightforward Cooking Instructions

Create Your Sauce Foundation:
Combine 4 tbsp butter with 8 oz room temperature cream cheese until perfectly smooth.
Incorporate Seasonings:
Stir in 2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup chicken stock. Mix until fully blended.
Prepare Your Slow Cooker:
Coat the interior with non-stick spray. Place 4 whole garlic cloves on the bottom for a gentle garlic flavor.
Ready Your Chicken:
Thoroughly dry 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper before arranging in the cooker.
Add Sauce:
Pour the mixture over the chicken, making sure every piece is thoroughly coated.
Select Cooking Duration:
Set to low and cook for 6-8 hours to achieve incredibly soft chicken.
Finish Preparation:
Roughly 30 minutes before eating, shred the chicken directly in the sauce and stir to help it thicken naturally.
Prepare Your Base:
Boil angel hair pasta, whip up mashed potatoes, or steam rice as your foundation.
Arrange Your Meal:
Spoon the chicken mixture over your chosen base, then sprinkle with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan.

I stumbled upon this recipe during an incredibly chaotic period when I needed foolproof, quick dinners. What began as just a practical solution has evolved into one of our most requested family meals.

The greatest part about this dish is how adaptable it is. Just toss in some mushrooms or spinach for the final 30 minutes and you've created a complete one-pot dinner.

This meal works wonderfully for advance preparation too. You can mix up the sauce as early as two days ahead and store it in the fridge until needed.

I still chuckle remembering when I served this to my incredibly fussy brother-in-law. After his initial taste, he commented, 'This doesn't feel like it came from a slow cooker - it tastes like something from a fancy restaurant!'

Slow Cooker Angel Chicken perfectly captures what home cooking truly means - taking everyday ingredients, giving them time to blend together, matching your family's preferences, and creating meals that bring everyone eagerly to the dinner table.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Absolutely! Boneless thighs work perfectly and stay tender even after hours of cooking.
→ What's a good swap for angel hair pasta?
Mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or biscuits are all wonderful options to pair with this chicken.
→ Can I add veggies for extra flavor?
Sure! Toss in mushrooms early on, or mix in spinach or peas during the last 30 minutes for a nutritional boost.
→ Why not use liquid dressing instead of the mix?
The dry mix has seasoning and thickeners that balance the sauce. Liquid dressing may give it a different texture and flavor.
→ Could I make this dish in an Instant Pot?
Yes, you can! Cook on high pressure for 10-12 minutes, let it sit for 5 minutes, then release the steam and mix everything together.

Creamy Chicken Crockpot

Slow-cooked, creamy chicken served with pasta. Made with Italian dressing mix, butter, and cream cheese for a dish that's comforting and flavorful.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
480 Minutes
Total Time
485 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Poultry

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 Servings

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

→ Main chicken needs

01 3/4 cup of chicken stock
02 1/4 cup soft butter
03 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 3 whole or minced garlic cloves
05 4 oz of cream cheese, softened
06 10.5 oz canned creamy chicken soup (don’t dilute it)
07 0.6 oz packet of dry Italian salad dressing mix (a brand like Good Seasons works)

→ To serve

08 Cooked angel hair pasta (1 lb), following the package directions

Instructions

Step 01

Spray the inside of your slow cooker with a non-stick spray, or you can use a liner to save cleanup time.

Step 02

Set the chicken breasts in first, then scatter the garlic cloves on top.

Step 03

Softened butter and cream cheese go in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat until softened, then stir until creamy. Mix in chicken soup, dry Italian mix, and chicken broth until smooth.

Step 04

Pour the blend over your chicken. Cover the cooker and let it go on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken’s fall-apart tender.

Step 05

Half an hour before it’s done, pull apart the chicken in the pot using a couple of forks. Let it rest in the sauce while it finishes cooking.

Step 06

While the chicken finishes, boil your pasta. Drain and plate with chicken and its sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

  1. It’s crazy easy to pull this together in barely 5 minutes. Then let the slow cooker do the work!
  2. Not into pasta? Switch it out for white rice, mashed potatoes, or fluffy biscuits to keep it fresh.
  3. Don’t skip the packet of dry Italian seasoning—it gives the dish its signature kick. Skip the liquid bottled kind.

Tools You'll Need

  • A slow cooker (4 to 6 quart size)
  • Two forks for shredding your chicken
  • Whisk for mixing ingredients together
  • Microwave-safe dish for melting

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • This meal has dairy products like butter, cream cheese, and the chicken soup.
  • Wheat is included (from pasta and soup mix).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 608
  • Total Fat: 21 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 64 g
  • Protein: 37 g