Crock Pot Angel Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce and Angel Hair Pasta Recipe
This Crock Pot Angel Chicken recipe is a creamy, comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked in a rich sauce made from cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, white wine, and Italian seasonings. Served over delicate angel hair pasta and optionally garnished with chives and red pepper flakes, this meal is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Sauce
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (3–4 large chicken breasts)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup white wine (pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pasta & Garnish
- 10 oz angel hair pasta, cooked and drained
- Chives (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts into the slow cooker or Instant Pot with slow cooker setting.
- Mix the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, cream of mushroom soup, minced garlic, white wine, chicken broth (or water), Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, and salt. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or hand mixer until mostly smooth, allowing for some lumps.
- Add sauce to chicken: Pour the creamy sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, then cover with the lid.
- Cook the chicken: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 to 7 hours, or set to high and cook for 3 to 4 hours. If using an Instant Pot, select the slow cooker function and cook accordingly.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooking is complete, remove the lid and use a fork, tongs, or spatula to stir the sauce and break the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks.
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions, then drain.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the pasta and spoon the creamy chicken and sauce over it. Garnish with chopped chives and red pepper flakes if desired for added flavor and color.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid and cook on high for an additional 10-15 minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup for a slightly different flavor profile.
- White wine can be substituted by additional chicken broth if alcohol is not preferred.
- Adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms during cooking is an easy way to incorporate more nutrients.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Angel Hair Pasta, Crock Pot Recipes, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food
