Ingredients
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1.5 pounds (about 680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs as a substitute)
4 ounces (about 113 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
10.5-ounce (approximately 300 grams) can of cream of chicken soup (preferably low or no sodium)
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup (180 ml) chicken broth (preferably low or no sodium)
1 packet (0.7 ounce or 20 grams) dry Italian salad dressing mix, or 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning as an alternative
16 ounces (about 450 grams) angel hair pasta (or any preferred pasta type such as fettuccini, spaghetti, linguini, penne, rigatoni, or bow tie)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional for serving: chopped fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1-First, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil to coat the pan. This step helps bring out the flavors in the chicken.
2-Next, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then optionally sear them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. If you skip searing, just add extra time in the slow cooker.
3-In a bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix, whisking everything to combine well. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray, place the chicken at the bottom, and pour the creamy mixture over it.
4-Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). For the best results, check the chicken’s temperature to ensure it’s fully cooked.
5-Just before serving, cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain it. Then, serve the chicken whole or shredded over the pasta, tossing everything together or keeping it layered.
6-Garnish with fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese if you like. This method keeps the dish tender and full of flavor.
Last Step:
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🧂 Use low or no sodium broth and soup to manage saltiness.
🌿 Substitute with homemade Italian seasoning if preferred.
🥦 Add additional vegetables like broccoli or change the pasta type to customize the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 840 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1833 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 96 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 58 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg