Description
Hearty chicken pot pie combines classic comfort with simple slow cooker magic, delivering a creamy one-pot wonder perfect for busy weeknights. Home cooks can savor this soul-warming meal that brings family together around a delicious, homestyle dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, and green beans)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 package (8 biscuits) refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade biscuits)
Instructions
- Position the chicken breasts inside the slow cooker, accompanied by chopped onions, minced garlic, aromatic dried thyme, fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Delicately cascade chicken broth over the seasoned chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Secure the lid and allow the chicken to gently simmer on low temperature for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meat becomes exceptionally tender and easily separable.
- Extract the chicken from the cooking liquid and meticulously shred using two forks, then return the pulled meat back to the slow cooker.
- Create a silky binding sauce by whisking heavy cream with flour until achieving a luxurious, lump-free consistency.
- Pour the cream mixture into the slow cooker, stirring thoroughly to integrate with the shredded chicken and cooking liquid.
- Introduce frozen mixed vegetables into the creamy mixture, blending them seamlessly throughout the filling.
- Continue cooking on high temperature for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and vegetables to become perfectly tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare biscuits following package directions or craft homemade versions.
- Ladle the rich, creamy chicken and vegetable filling into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a warm, golden biscuit.
- Serve immediately while the dish maintains its comforting warmth and appetizing aroma.
Notes
- Make vegetable variations by swapping frozen mixed vegetables with seasonal fresh options like diced carrots, peas, or butternut squash for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and reducing added salt, which helps create a healthier meal without compromising taste.
- Accommodate gluten-free diets by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend when creating the creamy sauce thickener.
- Enhance protein content by adding diced ham or cooked bacon to the chicken mixture, creating a more robust and satisfying one-pot meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 67 hours (low) or 34 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg