🍗 Angel Chicken (Creamy Italian Chicken)
Angel Chicken is a rich, comforting, and ultra-creamy chicken dish made with tender chicken breasts simmered in a savory Italian-seasoned cream sauce. It’s perfect served over angel hair pasta, rice, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. This dish tastes like something from a cozy Italian kitchen but is incredibly easy to make!
📝 Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
Optional: Angel hair pasta (or whole wheat pasta), rice, or cauliflower rice for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
🍲 Slow Cooker Method (Most Popular)
Prepare the Chicken
Lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the slow cooker.
Make the Creamy Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add cream cheese and stir until smooth.
Mix in cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix.
Stir until fully combined and creamy.
Cook
Pour the sauce over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.
Serve
Spoon the creamy sauce over cooked angel hair pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with parsley if desired.
🍳 Stovetop Method (Faster Option)
Season chicken and lightly sear in a large skillet with a little butter or oil until golden on both sides (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and add cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
Add soup, broth, and Italian seasoning mix. Simmer until thickened.
Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
Serve over pasta or rice.
🍝 Serving Suggestions
Classic angel hair pasta
Whole wheat pasta
Steamed white or brown rice
Mashed potatoes
Cauliflower rice (low-carb option)
📌 Recipe Notes
Cut chicken breasts in half if they are very thick for even cooking.
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for smoother sauce.
Sauce thickens as it cools. Add a splash of broth if needed.
💡 Tips for Best Results
Add sliced mushrooms for extra flavor.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
For a richer flavor, add ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
🍽 Servings
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4–6 hours (slow cooker) or 30 minutes (stovetop)
🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving, without pasta)
Calories: 450–500
Protein: 35g
Fat: 35g
Carbohydrates: 6–8g
Fiber: 0g
(Values vary depending on brand and portion size.)
🌟 Benefits
High in protein
Very filling and satisfying
Family-friendly comfort food
Easy meal prep option
Customizable for low-carb diets
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I freeze Angel Chicken?
Yes! Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.
Q: Can I use chicken thighs?
Absolutely. Boneless, skinless thighs work great and stay very juicy.
Q: What if my sauce is too thick?
Add a splash of chicken broth or milk and stir until desired consistency.
Q: Can I bake it instead?
Yes. Bake covered at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.