Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
A comforting and easy-to-make chicken pot pie that utilizes a slow cooker for perfect flavor and convenience.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) Use if desired for additional flavor
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuits or puff pastry, cut into squares
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for brushing)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cutting the chicken into chunks and dicing the onion. Peel and slice the carrots and celery. Mince the garlic and set everything aside.
Assembly
- In a slow cooker, add the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, peas, and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream or half-and-half, and sprinkle in the flour, thyme, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Stir everything together until well mixed.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Final Preparation
- About 30 minutes before serving, if you are using biscuits or puff pastry, cut them into squares.
- Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on the package if baking separately.
Assembly and Serving
- Once the cooking time is up, stir the mixture in the slow cooker.
- Place the dough squares on top of the chicken mixture. If you want a golden color, brush the tops with melted butter.
- Cover and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure to cut the vegetables and chicken into similar sizes for even cooking. If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix the flour with a bit of water to create a slurry before adding it to the slow cooker. Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor to your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g
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