Ingredients:
- 900g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 115g unsalted butter, melted
- 225g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 298g condensed cream of chicken soup
- 20g dry Italian dressing mix
- 120ml chicken bone broth
- 450g angel hair pasta
Instructions:
- Whisk the fats. In a medium mixing bowl, use a high speed whisk to combine 115g melted butter and 225g softened cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and free of large lumps. Note: Room temperature cheese is non negotiable here.
- Build the emulsion. Gradually whisk in 298g condensed cream of chicken soup, 120ml chicken bone broth, and 20g dry Italian dressing mix until a cohesive, silky emulsion is formed.
- Arrange the protein. Place the 900g chicken thighs in a single layer at the bottom of your 6 quart slow cooker.
- Submerge the chicken. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken, using a spatula to ensure all pieces are fully submerged to prevent drying. The sauce should completely coat every inch.
- Set the timer. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours. Wait until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
- Boil the pasta. While the chicken finishes, prepare 450g angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain well.
- Shred the meat. Shred the chicken slightly with two forks directly in the pot. Note: Don't over shred; you want chunky, rustic pieces.
- The final toss. Serve the chicken and its velvety sauce generously over the cooked pasta.
- Add the garnish. Sprinkle with 15g fresh minced parsley until the dish looks vibrant and fresh.