Description
Hearty crock pot chicken pot pie delivers comfort in one delicious slow-cooker meal. Home cooks can easily prepare this classic dish with simple ingredients and minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package (8 count) refrigerated biscuit dough
Instructions
- Nestle seasoned chicken breasts into the crock pot, generously coating with garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper for deep flavor infusion.
- Introduce aromatic diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic into the crock pot, then pour chicken broth over the ingredients. Secure lid and slow cook at low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until chicken reaches complete tenderness.
- Extract chicken from liquid, meticulously shred using two forks, and reintegrate into the crock pot’s savory mixture.
- Incorporate cream of chicken soup, rich heavy cream, and vibrant frozen peas into the shredded chicken. Allow mixture to simmer on low setting for additional 30 minutes, enabling flavors to meld harmoniously.
- During final simmering stage, prepare biscuits following package directions, ensuring golden, flaky texture.
- Plate the hearty chicken pot pie filling, crowning each serving with freshly baked, warm biscuits for a comforting, rustic presentation.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dryness.
- Add extra herbs like rosemary or sage for deeper flavor complexity and aromatic richness.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and monitoring salt quantities during seasoning.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for lighter, dietary-friendly alternatives that maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg