Description
Slow Cooker Angel Chicken is a cozy, creamy comfort dish that practically makes itself. Tender chicken breasts simmer low and slow in a rich ranch, cream cheese, and Parmesan sauce that turns irresistibly silky. Serve it over rice or pasta for a heavenly, fuss-free dinner the whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk or stir until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure all pieces are coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
- Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, then stir to fully combine with the sauce.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve the angel chicken generously over hot cooked rice or pasta. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and enjoy.
Notes
- If your cream cheese is very cold, cube it and microwave briefly to soften so it blends smoothly.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the chicken broth to 3/4 cup or leave the lid off for the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.
- This recipe is rich and salty by nature; use low-sodium broth and soup if you’re watching sodium.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours on Low or 3–4 hours on High
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (without rice or pasta)
- Calories: ≈350 kcal
- Sugar: ≈3 g
- Sodium: ≈950 mg
- Fat: ≈21 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈8 g
- Trans Fat: ≈0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈9 g
- Fiber: ≈0 g
- Protein: ≈30 g
- Cholesterol: ≈130 mg
Keywords: slow cooker angel chicken, creamy ranch chicken, crockpot chicken, easy family dinner, comfort food