Description
Creamy crockpot angel chicken elevates comfort dining with its rich, velvety sauce and tender poultry. Savory Italian dressing, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning meld together, creating a luscious meal that delights palates with minimal effort you can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
Seasoning and Liquid:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet dry Italian seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot, lightly seasoning with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Create a velvety sauce by whisking softened cream cheese, ranch and Italian seasoning mixes, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth until completely smooth and uniform.
- Generously drench chicken breasts with the prepared sauce, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Secure crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing chicken to become supremely tender and fully cooked.
- After cooking, utilize two forks to meticulously shred chicken directly within the crockpot, thoroughly incorporating the shredded meat into the rich, creamy sauce.
- Transfer the luxurious chicken mixture over your preferred base like rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta, creating a comforting and indulgent meal ready to be savored.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for a lighter option like Greek yogurt to reduce calories and add protein.
- Experiment with gluten-free ranch and cream of chicken soup for a celiac-friendly version.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and create a more flavorful dish.
- Use low-sodium broth and seasonings to control salt intake for heart-healthy diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg