Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie: Effortless Comfort Food Made Simple

Chicken Pot Pie Crockpot

Introduction

Few comfort foods rival the creamy, savory satisfaction of a chicken pot pie—but making one from scratch can be a project. Enter the Chicken Pot Pie Crockpot recipe: all the nostalgic flavor packed into an easy, hands-free dish that just gets better the longer it simmers. Your house fills with tempting aroma, and dinner is ready with almost no fuss—a perfect weeknight solution or crowd-pleasing meal for family gatherings.

Why Make Chicken Pot Pie in the Crockpot?

Transforming this classic dish into a slow cooker meal gives you all the homey richness of traditional chicken pot pie with a fraction of the effort. The Crockpot gently melds together tender chicken, hearty veggies, and a creamy sauce, freeing you from hours in the kitchen. Drop in the ingredients, walk away, and come back to a bubbling, golden, ready-to-eat dinner.

Perfect Chopping and Ingredient Prep

Preparation is simple, but a little technique goes a long way toward perfect results. Uniformly diced vegetables cook evenly, ensuring every bite bursts with hearty flavor. For effortless, consistent chopping, a tool like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper can speed things up—especially if you like your potatoes, carrots, and celery cut just so.

Prepping your chicken is just as easy. A sturdy pair of KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears with Protective Sheath makes trimming and portioning chicken breasts a snap, minimizing mess and ensuring you get tender, bite-sized pieces throughout.

Assembling Your Chicken Pot Pie Crockpot Filling

Layer cubed chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and peas in your slow cooker. Nestle them in a creamy base of chicken broth and condensed cream of chicken soup, seasoning generously with herbs and spices. To save cleanup and streamline your prep, employ a Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3, offering a designated space for every ingredient.

Let the slow cooker work its magic for hours while the flavors meld, the chicken turns succulent, and the sauce thickens to the perfect pot pie consistency.

Crowning Your Pot Pie: Biscuit or Puff Pastry Toppers

While classic chicken pot pie boasts a golden crust, the Crockpot recipe invites creativity. Ten minutes before serving, bake refrigerated biscuit dough or puff pastry rounds separately in the oven (or try air-frying them for a crisp finish—use a COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 for irresistible toppers). Arrange the warm pastry over each bowl of creamy chicken mixture for a satisfying crunch in every bite.

Serving Suggestions and Leftover Storage

Spoon generous helpings into bowls and top with your chosen biscuit or pastry. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for easy reheating, ensuring this comforting meal keeps well for lunch or another night’s dinner.

Nutritional Information and Servings

This recipe serves about 6 people. Each serving provides a balanced helping of protein, vegetables, and comforting carbohydrates, with nutritional counts dependent on your choice of topping (biscuit vs. puff pastry) and other add-ins.

Chicken Pot Pie Crockpot (Recap)

Making chicken pot pie in a Crockpot captures everything you love about the classic—creamy sauce, tender chicken, hearty veggies—but with set-it-and-forget-it simplicity. Serve with golden biscuits for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal any night of the week.

Ingredients

– 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
– 2 cups diced potatoes
– 1 cup sliced carrots
– 1 cup diced celery
– 1 cup frozen peas
– 1 cup chopped onion
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
– 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 tsp dried thyme
– 1 tsp dried parsley
– ½ tsp black pepper
– 1 tsp salt
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
– 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (for topping)
– Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add cubed chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion to the Crockpot. Use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for even and efficient prepping.
  2. Stir in frozen peas and minced garlic. Pour in condensed cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, then sprinkle with thyme, parsley, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Dot with butter. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly but do not over-mix.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are fork-tender.
  5. About 10 minutes before serving, bake refrigerated biscuit dough according to package instructions or air fry in the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 for a golden, crisp finish.
  6. Taste and adjust salt/pepper as needed. Spoon chicken mixture into bowls and top each with a warm biscuit. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  7. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6–7 hours (Low) or 3–4 hours (High)

Total Time: 6.5–7.5 hours (includes prep and cook)

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