Slow Cooker Angel Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Servings
8
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Calories
441 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Angel Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by layering fresh and shiitake mushrooms in the slow cooker, with chicken breasts placed on top. Butter is melted separately, then combined with cream of mushroom soup, cream cheese, chicken broth, and Italian dry salad dressing mix to form a savory sauce. This mixture is poured over the chicken and mushrooms.
Cooking on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours allows the chicken to become very tender and fall-apart soft, infused with mushroom and herb flavors. The sauce thickens slightly and gains creaminess from the cream cheese and soup base. The dish is designed to be served over noodles such as angel hair pasta or rice, which soak up the rich sauce.
The combination of fresh mushrooms and creamy sauce adds umami depth, while the long slow cook tenderizes the chicken thoroughly. This hearty dish fits into a comforting meal when paired with simple sides or pasta, ideal for a relaxed family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced, fresh
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms sliced, fresh
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10.75 ounce cream of mushroom soup 1 can (or 1 /1/2 cups of homemade cream of mushroom soup)
- 1 package Italian dry salad dressing mix
- 4 ounces cream cheese light
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 pound egg noodles Angel Hair Pasta or Rice.
Instructions
- Place both cartons of mushrooms in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place chicken breasts on top of the mushrooms.
- Melt butter in a saucepan.
- Add the mushroom soup, Italian dressing mix, cream cheese and chicken broth and stir until everything is blended and melted into a sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Cook on low 8-10 hours or on high for 4 -6 hours. (I actually cooked it on the longer side and it just falls apart!)
- Serve over cooked egg noodles, angel hair pasta, or rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 840mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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