Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, made effortlessly in a crockpot. This dish features tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all topped with golden biscuits or flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, this easy recipe is customizable, freezer-friendly, and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or puff pastry
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing biscuits)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop the onion, carrots, and celery.
- Mince the garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour into ½ cup of the chicken broth until smooth.
2. Assemble the Slow Cooker:
- Add the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the slow cooker.
- Pour in the remaining chicken broth and stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
3. Thicken the Sauce:
- 30 minutes before serving, stir in the flour slurry and heavy cream.
- Cover and cook for an additional 20–30 minutes until thickened.
4. Prepare the Topping:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange biscuit dough or puff pastry on a baking sheet.
- Bake according to package instructions (about 10–12 minutes) until golden.
- Brush with melted butter for extra flavor.
5. Assemble and Serve:
- Ladle the chicken pot pie filling into bowls.
- Top with a baked biscuit or puff pastry.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: The filling can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Cool completely, then freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating to maintain creaminess.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour and biscuits.
- Dairy-Free Alternative: Swap heavy cream for coconut or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
