Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie: A Comfort Food Classic Made Easy
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie is everything you love about this comfort food classic, but with the ease of slow cooking.
Tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy sauce come together in the crockpot, topped with buttery biscuits for the ultimate cozy meal.
Perfect for weeknights, this dish is guaranteed to become a family favorite (it’s defininitely in the “top 10” at my house!).
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuits (optional for topping)
How to Make the Best Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie:
Step 1: Layer the Ingredients
- Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add carrots, potatoes, celery, peas, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Mix the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and flour until smooth. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
Step 3: Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Step 4: Shred the Chicken
- Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything to combine.
Step 5: Add Biscuits (Optional)
- If using biscuits, bake them separately according to the package instructions. Serve the chicken pot pie filling topped with a warm biscuit.
Step 6: Serve
- Ladle the creamy chicken and vegetable mixture into bowls, topping with a biscuit or two for the perfect finishing touch.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving, without biscuits):
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Servings: 6
Tips for the Best Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie:
- Make it lighter: Use milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version of the sauce.
- Crispier topping: Toast the biscuits with butter and herbs for added flavor and texture.
- Extra veggies: Add mushrooms, green beans, or corn for more variety.
- Thicker filling: For a thicker consistency, stir in an extra tablespoon of flour during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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A warm bowl of Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie filled with creamy chicken, carrots, peas, and potatoes, topped with golden biscuits. The dish is garnished with fresh thyme and served on a rustic wooden table with a crockpot in the background.
