Best Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie
Introduction
If you’re searching for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal that spells comfort with every bite, look no further than Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie. This recipe transforms the classic family favorite into an effortless slow-cooked dinner, offering all the rich, creamy, and savory flavors of traditional pot pie with minimal fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back weekends, your slow cooker does most of the work—leaving you to enjoy a hearty dish with a fraction of the effort.
Why This Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie is a Game-Changer
What sets this version apart is its thick, savory filling and impossibly tender chicken. Fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a creamy base come together perfectly, thanks to the long, gentle cooking of your crock pot. But the secret is in the simple finish—a quick biscuit topping added at the end delivers that classic pot pie comfort without any need for rolling pastry. It’s wholesome, deeply satisfying, and guarantees happy bellies at the dinner table.
Building the Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie Filling
Begin by prepping your veggies—classic choices like carrots, potatoes, and celery give the stew that hearty texture. Save time and effort by using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for quick, uniform chopping, ensuring even cooking and perfect texture in every bite.
Layer chicken breasts, your prepped vegetables, herbs, and a touch of garlic in your crock pot. Pour in chicken broth and cream soup to create the signature thick base. Set your slow cooker and let the magic happen—by dinner, your kitchen will smell divine.
Effortless Shredded Chicken, Silky Broth
After several hours in the slow cooker, the chicken will be meltingly tender and easy to shred. Use a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen to make the shredding quick, clean, and efficient, saving your hands from the mess. Stir the shredded chicken back into the creamy veggie mixture, giving every spoonful that signature pot pie heartiness.
If you like your filling extra creamy, a quick blend with an immersion blender in one corner of the crock helps thicken—though avoid pureeing it all! For this, the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender works wonders if you want a batch process.
Simple Topping and Serving Tips
Instead of a pie crust, top your chicken pot pie with refrigerator biscuits during the last hour of cooking. They bake up fluffy and golden right in the crock pot, soaking up flavors below.
To crisp up your biscuits further, pop them in the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt for a few minutes before assembling on top, delivering next-level texture.
For a mess-free and organized cooking experience, chop your veggies on Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3. And for easy storage of leftovers with minimal spills, pack portions in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup).
Nutritional Information and Family-Style Portions
This hearty recipe yields 6–8 servings, each brimming with lean protein, fiber-rich veggies, and classic, creamy flavor. Expect about 370–450 calories per serving, depending on your biscuit and cream of soup choice. It’s balanced comfort food—perfect for family dinners or as a meal-prep favorite.
Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie (Recap)
The Best Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie takes slow cooker convenience and turns it into something truly crave-worthy. Creamy, loaded with tender chicken and vegetables, and crowned with fluffy biscuits, it’s everything you love about comfort food—with minimal prep and virtually foolproof results.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prep all vegetables. Use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for even, speedy chopping of carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.
- Layer chicken, all chopped vegetables (except peas), cream of chicken soup, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in your crock pot. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the pot using the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen. Return shredded chicken to the mixture and stir in frozen peas.
- Top with biscuit dough: Place biscuit pieces over the filling. Cover and continue cooking on high for 1 hour, until biscuits are puffed and cooked through.
- For extra-browned biscuits, briefly transfer them to the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt. Return biscuits to pot before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for easy reheating.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7–8 hours (includes biscuit time)
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes (mostly hands-off)
This recipe puts comfort, simplicity, and flavor first—sure to become your new family favorite. Enjoy the ease and wholesome satisfaction of a classic, one-pot meal!