Angel chicken with Italian Dressing Mix is one of those gentle little suppers that quietly earned its place at every church potluck and family reunion across the Midwest. It’s creamy, comforting, and feels like something your favorite aunt would slide in front of you on a chilly evening. This slow cooker version keeps the spirit of the old oven-baked recipe, but it’s pared down to just five ingredients and a plug-in crock on the counter.
👼 Angel Chicken with Italian Dressing Mix
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (0.7–1 ounce) packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
👩🍳 Directions
- Layer Chicken: Place the chicken in the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker in an even layer.
- Make Sauce Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry Italian dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth (or water) until fairly smooth.
- Assemble: Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the chicken, then pour the soup mixture evenly over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, or on HIGH for about 2–3 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred & Rest: Using two forks, shred or chunk the chicken right in the slow cooker and stir well to blend it with the creamy sauce. Cover and let it sit on WARM for 5–10 minutes so the flavors mingle and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve the angel chicken hot over cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.