Description
Creamy crockpot angel chicken brings heavenly comfort straight from Southern kitchens to dinner tables. Parmesan, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning meld into a luscious sauce that wraps diners in pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy Products:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1 ounce/28 grams) ranch dressing mix
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Position the chicken breasts in a single layer across the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spaced for consistent cooking.
- Whisk together the ranch seasoning, condensed chicken soup, and softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Generously pour the creamy sauce over the chicken, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated and surrounded by the luxurious mixture.
- Strategically arrange sliced mushrooms across the top of the sauce-covered chicken for added depth of flavor and texture.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the dish to gently simmer and tenderize for 6-7 hours, or alternatively use high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken becomes fork-tender.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle a generous layer of mozzarella cheese over the chicken, allowing it to melt and create a golden, bubbling surface.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully transfer the succulent chicken to a serving platter, ensuring each portion is generously coated with the creamy sauce and melted cheese.
- Plate the chicken over a bed of fluffy rice or tender pasta, drizzling any remaining sauce from the crockpot for maximum flavor.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant touch of color and a hint of fresh herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Opt for low-sodium ranch dressing mix to control salt intake for health-conscious eaters.
- Swap chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender and flavorful result.
- Replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt to reduce fat content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and ranch mix for a celiac-friendly version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1040 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 138 mg