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Creamy crockpot angel chicken over pasta with a sun-dried tomato and lemon brightener garnish.

Creamy Crockpot Angel Chicken

Rebecca Blumer
Transform simple pantry staples into a gourmet, one-pot comfort meal with this creamy Crockpot Angel Chicken, featuring a rich sauce of golden mushroom soup and a bright touch of white wine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
 

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 package Italian Salad Dressing Mix
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 1 can Golden Mushroom Soup
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chives
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 16 ounces angel hair pasta cooked al dente

Instructions
 

Prep the chicken

  • Arrange the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker so they lay as flat as possible for even cooking.
  • For deeper flavor, you may quickly sear the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side in a hot skillet until golden before placing them in the crockpot.

Build the creamy sauce on the stove

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter until glossy. Whisk in the Italian Salad Dressing Mix, Golden Mushroom Soup, and 1/2 cup of dry white wine until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add 4 ounces of cream cheese in small pieces and whisk until fully melted and unified. Stir in 1 teaspoon of chives.

Slow cook, then serve over pasta

  • Pour the hot sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, cover with the lid, and cook on low for 5 hours.
  • Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to maintain juiciness.
  • Spoon the chicken and sauce over 16 ounces of cooked angel hair pasta and garnish with fresh chives before serving.

Notes

Safety Tip: Always use a meat thermometer to pull the chicken breasts at exactly 165°F to ensure the meat remains tender and juicy rather than dry and stringy.
Pro Tip: Using the Low heat setting on your slow cooker is essential for dairy-based sauces. High heat can cause the cream cheese and butter to separate or curdle.
Flavor Secret: Searing the chicken for a few minutes before slow cooking triggers the Maillard reaction, adding a rich, roasted flavor that prevents the sauce from tasting flat.
Storage Tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a splash of milk or broth to restore the sauce's silky texture.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 14mg
Keyword angel hair pasta, Chicken, crockpot angel chicken, Slow Cooker
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