This Slow Cooker Angel Chicken recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. With just a handful of ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that's ready when you get home.
Growing up, my mama would make this recipe for our family on hectic nights when we were all running in different directions. The aroma of the tender chicken and garlicky sauce would fill our home as it cooked throughout the day, and by dinner time, we were all gathered around the table, eagerly filling our plates. Mama always made sure to make enough for seconds, as every one of us would go back for more. It's a recipe that's stood the test of time and still brings comfort and joy to our family.
Slow Cooker Angel Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:6 boneless chicken breast
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 cup of chicken stock
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter
1 packet of dry Italian salad dressing mix
8 oz. angel hair pasta
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional ingredients for added flavor:
1 cup of white wine
1 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:1. Season the boneless chicken breast with salt and pepper, then place it in the slow cooker.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the can of cream of chicken soup, chicken stock, and optional white wine to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
4. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
5. Sprinkle the dry Italian salad dressing mix on top of the chicken.
6. If desired, add the optional sun-dried tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, and lemon juice to the slow cooker.
7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
8. During the last hour of cooking, add the softened cream cheese to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
9. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package instructions, then serve with the slow cooker angel chicken.
10. Enjoy this flavorful and delicious slow cooker angel chicken recipe!
