Crock Pot Angel Chicken Pasta (Printer-friendly)

Creamy chicken breasts slow-cooked in savory sauce, served over tender angel hair pasta for an easy family dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Sauce

02 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
05 - 1 (0.7 oz) packet Italian dressing mix
06 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Pasta

07 - 1 lb (16 oz) angel hair pasta

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single, even layer.
02 - Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add softened cream cheese and stir continuously until completely smooth and melted.
03 - Add cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing mix, and chicken broth to the saucepan. Stir until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
04 - Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring all pieces are coated.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4-5 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - About 20 minutes before serving, cook angel hair pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain well.
07 - Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker. Shred with forks or leave whole based on preference. Stir the sauce to blend any separated liquids.
08 - Portion cooked pasta onto plates or bowls. Top with chicken and generous sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
  • That creamy Italian sauce clings to every strand of angel hair pasta
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Let the cream cheese soften completely at room temperature to prevent those tiny lumps in your sauce
  • Angel hair pasta cooks lightning fast so watch it closely or it will turn to mush
  • The sauce thickens as it cools so dont panic if it looks a bit thin right out of the slow cooker
03 -
  • Spray your slow cooker insert with cooking spray before adding ingredients for effortless cleanup
  • If the sauce looks too thick after cooking, whisk in warm chicken broth one tablespoon at a time

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