Description
Succulent ranch-seasoned chicken nestles in a creamy parmesan sauce during slow cooking for this irresistible Angel Chicken recipe. Comfort meets elegance when you serve this simple yet luxurious dish that promises to delight dinner companions with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds or 680 grams)
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single, even layer at the base of the slow cooker, ensuring no overlapping.
- Create a velvety sauce by whisking cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, and Italian herbs until completely blended and silky smooth.
- Gently cascade the creamy mixture over the chicken, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling Parmesan cheese, then delicately season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Secure the lid and allow the dish to simmer on low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, until chicken becomes fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
- Once cooking is complete, transfer the succulent chicken to a serving platter, accompanied by the rich, aromatic sauce.
- Present the dish over a bed of steamed rice or al dente pasta, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dryness.
- Opt for low-sodium cream of mushroom soup to control salt content for health-conscious diners.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for leaner protein and easier preparation.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives to create a delicious vegan version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg