Description
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful slow-cooked chicken dish that’s effortless to prepare. Tender chicken breasts are cooked low and slow with Italian seasoning, garlic, cream of chicken soup, butter, and topped with shredded cheddar cheese for a rich and comforting meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Seasonings and Sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix (1 oz)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the crock pot: Clean your crock pot thoroughly to ensure it’s ready for cooking.
- Arrange the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot, spacing them evenly for even cooking.
- Add seasoning: Generously sprinkle the Italian dressing mix over the chicken breasts to infuse flavor.
- Mix and pour sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, and melted butter until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the chicken and sauce layer.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and flavorful.
- Shred and combine: Once the chicken is cooked through, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crock pot. Stir the shredded meat into the creamy sauce to combine well.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be a substitute in a pinch.
- For a lower fat option, reduce the amount of butter or use a light cream soup.
- Shredding the chicken in the pot helps to keep all the flavors combined and the dish moist.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings or meal prepping.
- Serve this dish over rice, pasta, or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
