Description
Creamy crockpot angel chicken brings Italian-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables with minimal effort. Tender chicken bathed in a luxurious parmesan cream sauce delivers rich flavors you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1/4 cup white wine
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a slow cooker and place the chicken breasts at the bottom, creating an even layer for uniform cooking.
- Mince the garlic cloves finely and sprinkle them directly over the chicken breasts.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, Italian salad dressing, and white wine until smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage and distribution of flavors.
- Sprinkle dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper across the top of the liquid to enhance the seasoning profile.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat, allowing the chicken to cook slowly and tenderly for 6-7 hours.
- During the last hour of cooking, add cream cheese and parmesan cheese, stirring gently to create a rich, creamy sauce that coats the chicken.
- Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and becomes fork-tender, carefully remove the breasts from the crockpot.
- Shred the chicken using two forks or slice into desired portions, then return to the creamy sauce to absorb additional flavors.
- Serve hot, spooning the remaining sauce over the chicken for maximum taste and moisture.
Notes
- Perfectly tenderize chicken by ensuring it’s evenly spaced in the crockpot, preventing overcrowding and promoting uniform cooking.
- Enhance flavor depth by using fresh minced garlic instead of pre-chopped varieties, which provide more vibrant and intense taste profiles.
- Adjust liquid ratios for dietary needs: substitute low-sodium broth and cream cheese for lighter versions, creating a healthier meal without compromising richness.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with fresh chopped parsley or basil, adding a bright color and complementary herbal notes to the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg