Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
A comforting dish made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy sauce, topped with biscuits or puff pastry, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks Thighs are recommended for richer flavor.
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Adds depth of flavor.
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Helps thicken the sauce.
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) Adds a smoky flavor if desired.
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuits or puff pastry, cut into squares Use for topping.
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for brushing) For a golden topping.
- optional Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish For added freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and dice the onion, slice the carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.
Assemble the Slow Cooker
- Place the chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer the diced onion, sliced carrots, celery, and frozen peas on top of the chicken. Sprinkle the minced garlic across the vegetables.
Thicken the Sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, all-purpose flour, thyme, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Pour this mixture over the layered chicken and vegetables.
Prepare the Topping
- Cut the refrigerated biscuits or puff pastry into squares.
Cook
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. For a crispy topping, preheat your oven to 400°F, transfer the contents to an oven-safe dish, add the topping, brush with melted butter, and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Serve Hot
- Once out of the oven, serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
For best results, follow expert tips like sautéing vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker and using thighs for richer flavor. Store any leftovers properly in an airtight container.