Description
Slow Cooker Taco Angel Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful blend of cream cheese, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and cream of chicken soup. Perfectly cooked in a slow cooker, this recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for serving over rice, pasta, or potatoes for a delicious Tex-Mex-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 (1-oz) package taco seasoning
- 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
Serving Suggestions
- Pasta, rice, or potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into a 6-quart slow cooker, arranging them evenly at the bottom for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream cheese, unsalted cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, taco seasoning, and diced tomatoes with green chiles. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infused with the flavorful sauce.
- Serve: Once done, serve the chicken and sauce over your choice of Mexican rice with black beans, pasta, or potatoes for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a splash of hot sauce or some chopped jalapeños to the sauce mixture.
- Use a hand blender or shred the chicken with forks after cooking for easier serving if desired.
- Make sure to use unsalted cream of chicken soup to better control the sodium levels in the dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Consider garnishing with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese, or sour cream when serving for additional flavor.
