Description
A delicious and creamy slow cooker chicken pasta featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich mushroom sauce with Italian seasoning, served over delicate angel hair pasta for an easy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 package Italian dressing mix (about 1 oz)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Pasta
- 12 oz angel hair pasta, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker Base: Place the chicken breasts, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine the ingredients around the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on Low for 6 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Create Sauce: Remove the lid and stir in the softened cream cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy, ensuring the cheese is fully incorporated.
- Cook Pasta: Meanwhile, cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Serve: Plate the cooked angel hair pasta and top with the creamy chicken and mushroom sauce from the slow cooker. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup for a slightly different flavor.
- Using softened cream cheese helps it blend smoothly into the sauce.
- Angel hair pasta cooks quickly, so watch it carefully to avoid overcooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
