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Crockpot Angel Chicken

Published: Feb 12, 2025 · Updated: Jun 9, 2025 by Marye

Crockpot Angel Chicken is the creamy, slow-cooked miracle your chaotic weeknights didn’t know they needed. It takes five minutes to throw together, tastes like Sunday supper, and fools everyone into thinking you have access to a personal chef.
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 8 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
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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.

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  • 🎥 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.

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👉 What Readers Are Saying
I have made this about 4 times already since finding the recipe and it’s a family favorite that my kids will actually eat! It’s tasty even the next day if there are any leftovers (which doesn’t happen often)!
Amanda

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

Crock pot angel chicken ingredients.
  • 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

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Crock Pot Angel Chicken

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Crockpot Angel Chicken is the creamy, slow-cooked miracle your chaotic weeknights didn’t know they needed. It takes five minutes to throw together, tastes like Sunday supper, and fools everyone into thinking you have access to a personal chef.
Course dinner
Cuisine American - Vintage
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings:6
Calories:608
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 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

Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container (or covered with plastic wrap) in the fridge for up to three days. This recipe doesn't freeze well.
Tips:
  • 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

Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 945mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg

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

Step by step images showing how to make this crockpot angel chicken recipe.
  1. Soften butter and cream cheese and whisk smooth.
  2. Whisk in the soup and dressing mix.
  3. Place chicken and garlic into the crockpot.
  4. 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.
Overhead view of crockpot angel chicken and pasta on a table.

No time for the slow cooker? Try this similar recipe - creamy chicken lazone has a little Louisiana spice and is served with pasta, too!

🍽️ 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.
Overhead view of creamy angel chicken in the slow cooker.

📚 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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  1. Holly says

    August 16, 2023 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    Yay for angel chicken! So yummy and so easy. Love this recipe.

    Reply
  2. sharon says

    August 14, 2023 at 11:39 am

    I'm always looking for new crockpot chicken recipes and this angel chicken sounds delish! Adding it to my fall meal plan immediately! Anything served over angel hair pasta is a win with my family!

    Reply
  3. Brandi says

    August 14, 2023 at 10:10 am

    I'm always looking for crockpot chicken recipes that my family will enjoy, and this one is going to be added to the list. The Italian dressing mix really gives it a great flavor!

    Reply
  4. Caroline says

    August 13, 2023 at 2:13 am

    Just made this tonight and we all loved it! We are gluten free, so instead of the cream of chicken soup, I added 12 ounces cheese sauce. Also, I didn't have the Italian dressing mix, so added 2 1/2 tablespoons dried Italian herbs, plus a few good grinds of black pepper and 1 teaspoon onion flakes. Served this over Rice Vermicelli - excellent! This is now going to be our go-to chicken dinner. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  5. Camden Rusincovitch says

    August 12, 2023 at 4:46 pm

    This angel chicken is so versatile, I love pairing this with everything... but especially my pasta dishes and rice bowls.

    Reply
  6. anna says

    August 08, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    I've made this before and it was perfect but I'm low on time today ... can I put the chicken breasts in frozen if I haven't had time to thaw them?

    Reply
    • Marye says

      August 08, 2023 at 12:50 pm

      You can but please give it extra time and check to make sure that the chicken is 165F with an instant read thermometer before serving.

      Reply
  7. Kristen Yard says

    August 08, 2023 at 12:51 am

    I deal with quite a few health challenges, so my Crockpot is kitchen staple!!! Crockpot chicken recipes like this allow me to feed my daughter a home-cooked meal, even when I don't have the energy to cook!

    Reply
  8. Cynthia says

    August 06, 2023 at 3:50 pm

    We spend so much time running around for sports practices after school, getting dinner cooked so we don't eat at 9pm is a really chore for me. I really appreciate having more chicken crockpot recipes to pick from!

    Reply
  9. Brittany says

    August 06, 2023 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    Crockpot chicken recipes that are so easy and quick are a staple in the menu plan around here!

    Reply
  10. Cynthia Rusincovitch says

    August 06, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    I'm always looking for easy crockpot chicken recipes. I have never tried this one but am adding it to our meal plan for next week! Fingers crossed.

    Reply
  11. Kendra says

    August 06, 2023 at 10:15 am

    Do you use salted or unsalted butter?

    Reply
    • Marye says

      August 07, 2023 at 9:44 am

      Either is fine. 🙂

      Reply
    • DSN says

      August 12, 2023 at 11:08 am

      I would use unsalted butter due to the sodium content of soups and Italian seasoning dry mix. Also low or zero sodium broth.

      Reply
  12. Karen says

    August 05, 2023 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    We love this recipe. One of our family favorites! I do cut the butter in half now, and it doesn’t seem to make a difference in consistency. Just delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Marye says

      August 05, 2023 at 6:23 pm

      So glad you like it!

      Reply
  13. Pat says

    August 02, 2023 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    This is the only meal my granddaughters request when they come for dinner. My husband and I love it too. So easy!!❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Marye says

      August 02, 2023 at 5:25 pm

      I'm so glad you like it!

      Reply
  14. Nancy says

    July 14, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this for dinner. Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • Marye says

      July 15, 2023 at 8:20 am

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  15. Kristen says

    July 03, 2023 at 6:44 pm

    Can it be done without cream cheese? Or can that be substituted?

    Reply
    • Marye says

      July 04, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      The cream cheese helps thicken and make it creamy. I haven;t tried substituting it.

      Reply
  16. Kate says

    June 28, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    Can this recipe be cooked in a slow cooker but on high instead of low? If yes, for how long?

    Reply
    • Marye says

      June 28, 2023 at 8:26 pm

      Yes, but chicken cooked on high tends to be tough and dry. To cook on high I'd use chicken thighs and cook for 4 hours.

      Reply
  17. Hanna McCabe says

    June 20, 2023 at 5:26 pm

    Any tips on turning the leftovers into a pot pie?

    Reply
    • Marye says

      June 22, 2023 at 11:48 am

      I probably need to do a separate recipe but I usually cover it with frozen puff pastry dough and bake in a skillet.

      Reply
  18. Hazel Skelton says

    June 16, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    can you use chicken thighs

    Reply
    • Marye says

      June 17, 2023 at 8:44 am

      You sure can! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Skeeter says

    June 04, 2023 at 7:21 am

    5 stars
    I have to disagree with Olivia from an earlier post. We did not find this recipe boring at all! I followed it as written, just added mushrooms because we love them. Served over angel hair and it was delicious. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Marye says

      June 17, 2023 at 8:47 am

      I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks!

      Reply
  20. Nancy says

    May 28, 2023 at 9:40 pm

    I was wondering if I used rotisserie chicken (shredded), al dente Angel hair pasta and mixed with all of the other ingredients, put into a 9x13 baking dish and baked covered for maybe 30 minutes, would I get the same result as in a crockpot? The recipe sounds so good.

    Reply
    • Marye says

      May 29, 2023 at 10:16 am

      Nancy it would be good but not the exact same results. :). Still it would be delicious

      Reply
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