Angel Chicken Pasta in a Creamy Sauce
If there’s one meal my kids can all agree on, it’s this Creamy Angel Chicken Pasta. Picture tender chicken smothered in a rich, velvety cream cheese sauce, lightly seasoned with Italian herbs, and tossed with delicate angel hair noodles. It feels like comfort food that took hours to make—but in reality, it comes together while you catch up on your favorite show.
I first tried this recipe at a church potluck back in 2015, and I’ve been tweaking it ever since. (Pro tip: using cream cheese with chives makes a noticeable difference!)
🍝 Creamy Angel Chicken Pasta
🥣 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 3 lbs | Main protein |
| Kosher salt | 1 tsp | For seasoning |
| Black pepper | 1 tsp | For seasoning |
| Salted butter | ½ cup | Adds richness |
| Italian dressing mix | 2 packets (0.7 oz each) | Flavor base |
| Cream of mushroom soup | 2 cans (10.5 oz each) | Creamy texture |
| Low-sodium chicken broth | 1 cup | Thins sauce |
| Cream cheese with chives, softened | 8 oz | Adds tang & creaminess |
| Angel hair pasta | 1 lb | Delicate noodles |
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep Chicken
Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place chicken inside and season with salt and pepper.
2. Make Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in Italian dressing mix, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Stir in softened cream cheese until smooth.
3. Bake
Pour sauce over chicken. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
4. Cook Pasta
Boil angel hair pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
5. Serve
Toss pasta with the creamy sauce and top with baked chicken. Garnish with fresh chives if desired.
📝 Notes
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- Freezing: Freeze chicken and sauce (without pasta) for up to 1 month.
