Description
Crock Pot Angel Chicken is a comforting and easy slow-cooker recipe featuring tender, shredded chicken breasts simmered in a creamy Italian-flavored sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hands-off meal that requires minimal prep and delivers rich, homestyle flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Seasoning 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 crock pot: Clean your crock pot thoroughly to ensure a safe and clean cooking environment before adding ingredients.
- Place chicken: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the crock pot to ensure even cooking.
- Add Italian dressing mix: Sprinkle the Italian dressing packet evenly over the chicken breasts for seasoning.
- Mix sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, minced garlic, and melted butter until smooth, creating a creamy sauce.
- Pour sauce over chicken: Pour the mixed creamy sauce over the seasoned chicken breasts in the crock pot, covering them thoroughly.
- Add cheese topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the chicken and sauce layer.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot and stir everything together to combine the melted cheese and sauce with the shredded chicken.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh garlic for a stronger flavor.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a cheese blend if preferred.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep as it reheats well.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or over a bed of greens for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
