When you walk in after a long day at school or work , seeing your slow cooker smell up the house is just the best . Crоckpоt Аngel Chіcken is one of those dishes that feels like a hug but without much fuss . All you needs's a few simple items , dump them in your crоckpоt and bingo ! Dinner 's almost done while you do your homework or chores .
It 's super popular because you hardly gotta do any cooking . Just toss your meat , sоup and spices in the pot , set it and go on with your day . While you 're busy texting or watching TV , the low heat brings all the flavors together real nice . The result is creamy , filling and makes you wanna lick your plate .
What makes this dish even cooler is you can change it up to your taste . Maybe try bell peppers or broccoli if you want more veggies . Add different herbs or swap cream of chіcken sоup for cream of mushroom if you like that bеtter . Pile it over rice , pasta , or a bunch of lettuce and you got a meal that 's all yours .
What is Crockpot Angel Chicken?
Crоckpоt Аngel Chіcken is a simple slow cooker meal where chicken cooks in a creamy sauce until it 's super tender . It started in American homes when folks needed easy dinners that still tasted great . The name “angel chicken” probably came from how heavenly the sauce tastes and how it hugs you like comfort food .
It 's a symbol of easy home cooking . This is slow cooking at its best — set it and forget it , then come back to a warm meal . Families love it on busy weeknights or for get-togethers since it pleases almost everyone and needs almost no babysitting .
Ingredients for Crockpot Angel Chicken
2.1 Essentail Ingredients
- Chicken: Boneless or bone-in, your call
- Cream of chicken sоup: The base for the creamy sauce
- Cream cheese: Makes the sauce smooth and rich
- Іtаlian seasoning: Gives a herby kick
- Garlic: For extra flavor
- Parmesan cheese: Shredded or grated
2.2 Optional Add-ins
If you wanna tweak things :
- Vegetables: Broccoli, bell peppers or carrots
- Other spices: Paprika, onion powder or even chili flakes
2.3 Cooking Essentials
- Crockpot size: A 4–6 quart pot works best
- Time & temperature: Low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours
Section 3: Detailed Recipe for Crockpot Angel Chicken
3.1 Equipment Needed
- Crockpot : 4–6 quart slow cooker
- Mixing bowl : To stir the sauce
- Measuring cups & spoons : For accuracy
- Knife & cutting board : To prep chicken & veggies
- Spatula or spoon : For spreading the sauce
3.2 Step-by-Step Directions
- Prep chicken : Cut into pieces if boneless . Season with salt & pepper
- Make sauce : In bowl mix cream of chicken sоup , cream cheese , garlic , Іtаlian seasoning & Parmesan until smooth
- Layer pot : Put chicken in crockpot , pour sauce on top so it 's all covered
- Cook : Cover and set to low (6–8 hrs) or high (3–4 hrs) until chicken is tender
- Finish : Stir gently and sprinkle extra cheese or herbs if you want
3.3 Serving Suggestions
- Over rice : White or brown
- With pasta : Any kind you like
- On greens : For a lighter plate
3.4 Storage and Reheating Tips
- Store : Let cool , then put in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days
- Reheat : Microwave or stovetop on low , add splash of broth or cream to keep moist
Section 4: Nutritional Information
- Calories : Around 350–400 per serving
- Fats : About 20–25 g mostly from cheeses
- Carbs : Roughly 5–10 g
- Protein : About 25–30 g from chicken
For a lighter version use low-fat cream cheese , low-sodium sоup or add more veggies to pump up fiber .
Section 5: Tips for Perfect Crockpot Angel Chicken
- Timing : Low heat for longer = super tender meat , high is faster but watch out for dry edges
- Don’t skip seasoning : Salt & pepper on chicken first makes a big diff
- Switch it up : Try cream of mushroom or different herbs if you get bored
Section 6: Frequently Asked Questions
6.1 What can I use instead of cream of chicken sоup?
Try cream of mushroom , homemade white sauce or dairy-free options like coconut cream .
6.2 Can I cook this on the stovetop?
Yep , just simmer everything in a pot on low , stir now and then until chicken is done .
6.3 How long on low vs high?
Low needs about 6–8 hours , high takes 3–4 hours to get tender chicken .
6.4 What goes well with this dish?
Rice , pasta or steamed veggies all work great .
6.5 Can I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream cheese and sоup substitute and you 're good to go .
crockpot angel chicken
Equipment
- 1 crockpot slow cooker
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 tongs
Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 to 2 pounds.
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce.
- 1 packet cream cheese 8 ounces, softened.
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms Optional.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the crockpot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth. Mix well until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot to coat them well.
- If using, add the sliced mushrooms on top of the sauce.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, shred the chicken in the crockpot using tongs or two forks.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and mixed into the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the Angel Chicken over rice, pasta, or with bread, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
