Description
Creamy Italian dressing and cream cheese meld perfectly in this crockpot angel chicken, creating a luscious dinner that melts in your mouth. Comfort meets convenience with minimal prep, letting you enjoy a rich, satisfying meal that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup cream cheese
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 0.5 cup italian dressing
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 0.25 cup white wine
Complementary Ingredients:
- 8 oz pasta (uncooked)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot, arranging them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Whisk together cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, Italian dressing, ranch dressing mix, white wine, garlic powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the creamy sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat, allowing the chicken to simmer and absorb flavors for 6-7 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a small skillet and gently toss the cooked pasta to prevent sticking.
- Once chicken is tender and easily shreds, use two forks to break the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the chicken and sauce, stirring to incorporate.
- Serve the saucy chicken over the buttered pasta, ensuring each portion has a generous amount of the creamy sauce.
- Garnish with additional black pepper or parmesan cheese if desired, and enjoy this comforting, rich meal.
Notes
- Chicken Arrangement Matters: Layer chicken breasts carefully in a single row to guarantee uniform heat distribution and prevent uneven cooking.
- Sauce Smoothness Tip: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to eliminate cream cheese lumps, creating a silky, consistent sauce that coats chicken perfectly.
- Low and Slow Cooking: Use low heat setting for tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken that absorbs maximum flavor without drying out.
- Pasta Protection Hack: Gently toss cooked pasta with melted butter to prevent sticking and add an extra layer of richness to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg