Here’s a detailed, reliable way to make Angel Chicken Pasta—a creamy, comforting dish often made with tender chicken, Italian dressing seasoning, and a rich sauce served over pasta.
🧄 Angel Chicken Pasta (Detailed Recipe)
🛒 Ingredients
For the chicken & sauce:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix (like Good Seasons)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup white wine (optional, but adds depth)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp butter
For serving:
- 12 oz angel hair pasta
- Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add chicken and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden (doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet).
- Remove and set aside.
2. Make the creamy sauce
- In the same pan, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Add:
- Cream of chicken soup
- Chicken broth
- White wine (if using)
- Italian dressing mix
- Stir well until combined.
3. Add cream cheese
- Cut cream cheese into chunks and add to the sauce.
- Stir continuously until smooth and creamy.
(Tip: Keep heat medium-low to avoid lumps.)
4. Combine and cook
- Return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce.
- Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
👉 Alternative (Slow Cooker):
- Add everything to a slow cooker and cook:
- Low: 5–6 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
🍝 Cook the pasta
- Boil angel hair pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
🍽️ Assemble
- Place pasta on a plate.
- Top with chicken and plenty of creamy sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
💡 Tips for Best Flavor
- Use freshly grated Parmesan—it melts better than pre-shredded.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra texture.
- If sauce gets too thick, loosen it with a bit of pasta water.
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
🔥 Flavor Profile
- Creamy, savory, slightly tangy from the Italian seasoning
- Mild garlic and herb notes
- Comfort-food level richness without being overly heavy
If you want, I can show you a spicy version, a lighter (low-calorie) version, or a restaurant-style upgrade.