Crockpot Angel Chicken is a retro slow cooker recipe that turns boneless chicken, cream cheese, dry Italian dressing mix, and cream of chicken soup into a rich, buttery sauce that tastes like cozy fall sweaters and happiness. 5 minutes of prep, one slow cooker, and boom—dinner practically cooks itself while you pretend your life is a Hallmark movie. Serve it over pasta, rice, or whatever carbs you’ve got handy—this sauce doesn’t judge.
Table of Contents
- 🎥 Watch Me Make Crockpot Angel Chicken
- Why we keep coming back to this recipe
- 🧾 Ingredients for angel chicken
- 📖 Recipe
- 🔪 How to make crock pot angel chicken step by step
- 🫗 Fixing thin sauce (it happens)
- 🍽️ Perfect sides to serve with it
- 📚 More Southern comfort: related recipes you'll love
- Pin it now
- 💬 Comments
🎥 Watch Me Make Crockpot Angel Chicken
See exactly how this creamy, dreamy slow cooker classic comes together—no fancy tricks, just real ingredients and five minutes of effort. Hit play, then let your crockpot handle the rest.
It’s budget-friendly and a total crowd-pleaser at family dinners or potlucks. Pair it with angel biscuits and you’ve got yourself a meal that tastes like a little blessing from above.
Why we keep coming back to this recipe
- Over 2000 5-star reviews.
- Ridiculously easy. Five minutes of prep, then the slow cooker takes over like the kitchen fairy you deserve.
- Pantry-friendly. You probably already have everything—no fancy stuff, just the classics.
- Versatile. Serve it over pasta, rice, biscuits, or straight from the crock with a spoon—we don’t judge.
🧾 Ingredients for angel chicken
- Boneless chicken breast – Lean and easy; it soaks up all that creamy, tangy goodness without falling apart.
- Garlic – Use chopped or whole cloves for just the right bite without overpowering the sauce.
- Cream of chicken soup – The vintage shortcut that pulls the whole sauce together—no shame in the can game.
- Chicken stock – Adds depth and keeps things silky instead of gloopy.
- Cream cheese – For that rich, velvety texture. Full-fat only, please—this isn’t diet food.
- Butter – Because we’re not trying to be good. We’re trying to be delicious.
- Italian dressing mix – Dry, not liquid. It’s the secret weapon that brings bold, zesty flavor without effort.
- Angel hair pasta – Light, tender, and perfect for soaking up every last drop of that sauce.
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📖 Recipe
Crock Pot Angel Chicken
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- 1.5 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped or left whole
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup butter
- 0.6 ounces Italian dressing mix, I used Good Seasons
- 1 pound angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the chicken breast.
- Add the garlic.
- Soften the butter and cream cheese in the microwave.
- Whisk until smooth.
- Whisk in the cream of chicken soup (don't dilute it).
- Add the Italian dressing mix and the chicken stock.
- Whisk until well mixed.
- Pour over the chicken breasts.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- OPTIONAL: 30 minutes before the cooking time is finished shred the chicken breasts with two forks and continue to cook in the sauce.
- Just before chicken is done cook the angel hair pasta. Drain.
- Serve the chicken over the pasta.
Notes
- Be sure to spray the crockpot well with nonstick cooking spray for easy clean-up (or use a slow cooker liner).
- The Italian salad dressing mix that you want to use is the dry powdered mix, it's not a container of salad dressing. Don't substitute, it's not the same thing. This is VERY important.
- Do not mix the packet like it tells you to on the back of the package. This is meant to be used dry!
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
🔪 How to make crock pot angel chicken step by step
- Soften butter and cream cheese and whisk smooth.
- Whisk in the soup and dressing mix.
- Place chicken and garlic into the crockpot.
- Cover with the sauce and cook.
🫗 Fixing thin sauce (it happens)
I've been really confused by comments that the sauce is too thin. I'm not sure why that would be but here are my suggestions:
- Shred the chicken in the sauce about 30 minutes before you plan to serve it. It's meant to go over rice, pasta, bread, or potatoes so the shredded chicken will help thicken in up.
- Make sure you're using dry Italian dressing mix and not liquid Italian dressing.
- Use regular Philadelphia brand cream cheese. Do not use low fat or fat free. Do not use an off brand. You can use up to 8 ounces if you wish.
- Add just ¼ cup of chicken stock and see if you like the consistency better.
- If it's too thin you can save it by removing as much of the sauce as possible, mixing in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, and heating it in a pan over the stove until it gets as thick as you like.
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🍽️ Perfect sides to serve with it
- Try this delicious Italian green bean salad to give the meal some crunch!
- Soft garlic breadsticks or garlic knots are the perfect blend of soft doughy goodness and buttery garlic flavor.
📚 More Southern comfort: related recipes you'll love
Love creamy crockpot dinners? Here are a few more Southern favorites you’ll want to add to the lineup:
- Crockpot ranch chicken is a fantastic slow cooker recipe that your entire family is going to love.
- Cheesy crockpot chicken spaghetti is my favorite crock pot recipe of all time, this dish is always a winner with everyone.
- Easy crockpot smothered chicken has all the rich gravy and tender chicken of the casserole but it's dump and go easy.
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Angela says
I would serve cream cheese green beans and Garlic Bread.
Vicki Riggs says
I would serve with green beans, tossed salad and garlic bread. Yum!!
Doreen Sexsmith says
I made this and was very pleased with how it came out. I served this with some home canned beets from our garden and it made an absolutely wonderful meal. Thank you!
Terry says
CONGRATULATIONS on 2M views Marye!
I serve this with a "kitchen sink" salad, meaning everything but. It's a great way to use up all the bits & pieces of produce so they don't go to waste. I top it with some grated parm, & serve the meal with some garlic bread to sop up the delectable sauce!
Sueyounthaase says
I'd serve this with corn on the cob or cut off the cob. Everybody should have some in the freezer...lol
Janie Weeks says
I would serve a string bean casserole and your recipe for delicious garlic bread sticks.
Becky says
I would save this dish with a winter salad with fresh greens, dried cherries, fresh slices pears and red onion. The dressing choice would be an apple cider vinaigrette. I think some crusty artisan bread should be served with a little olive oil, herb drizzle.
Diane Ratliff says
I would serve this dish with baked Parmasian Brussel Sprouts with rice and garlic bread
Tonya Jones says
I would serve carrots and garlic cheese bread with this!
Maria Yates says
I would serve a Huge Italian Salad with this meal, Roman Lettuce, Olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, homemade Italian dressing, top it with coutons, and serve a big loaf of Crusty Bread
Maria Yates says
I would serve a nice big Italian Salad with this dish !!!! Roman lettuce, with tomatoes, olives, cucumbers and a homemade Italian dressing, top it with Coutons, and serve a big loaf of Crusty Bread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Courtenay says
I would serve this with a mixed green salad. Easy to fix.
Laurie L Kearnes says
I totally love this chicken! I usually serve it with steamed vegetables and garlic bread. Yum!!!
Katrina Woods says
This recipe looks yummy and creamy. I would serve this dish with a chef salad with garlic knots. Don't forget to wash it down with some homemade sweet tea. YUMMY YUMMY
Betty Spooner says
I’d serve the angel chicken pasta with steamed broccoli florets, seasoned with salt, pepper, butter and a sprinkling of crumbled crispy bacon.
Lois Greene says
I thought I already posted but I will post again.
I have all the ingredients to make this very yummy dish. I will make it tomorrow. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Lois Greene says
I have all the ingredients already in my kitchen so tomorrow I will make it. It sounds so good. Thanks for the recipe.
Wanda Williams says
I’d Serve with Nested Pappardelle Pasta. Yummy
Sheila Johnson says
I would serve it with a napkin...and, maybe some cheddar biscuits😊
Lula Hanson says
I would serve a green salad and hot bread with this.