Description
Hearty slow cooker chicken pot pie blends classic comfort with modern convenience. Rich, creamy filling nestles beneath a golden, flaky crust that welcomes you to savor home-style warmth with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2.5 pounds / 1.1 kilograms)
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
Liquid and Vegetable Components:
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can of condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can of condensed cream of celery soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (16.3 ounces / 462 grams) can of Grands or jumbo biscuits (8 count)
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the base of a spacious 5-quart slow cooker, creating an even foundation for the dish.
- Enhance the chicken with a delicate sprinkle of garlic powder, oregano, and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring comprehensive seasoning.
- Layer diced onions uniformly across the seasoned chicken, then generously scatter frozen mixed vegetables for added texture and nutrition.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and chicken broth in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully cascade the prepared soup mixture over the layered ingredients, allowing it to settle evenly throughout the slow cooker.
- Secure the lid and allow the dish to simmer on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours, monitoring until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Carefully extract the cooked chicken and transform it into tender shreds using two forks, then reintegrate back into the slow cooker and switch to warm setting.
- Simultaneously prepare biscuits according to package instructions, ensuring they emerge golden and flaky.
- Ladle the hearty chicken mixture into serving bowls and crown with freshly baked biscuits, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize Seasoning Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary to add depth and personalize the flavor profile of the dish.
- Vegetable Variations Swap frozen mixed vegetables with fresh seasonal produce or add extra veggies like diced carrots or celery for more nutrition and texture.
- Dietary Modifications For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream soups and biscuits, ensuring everyone can enjoy this comforting meal without compromising taste.
- Make-Ahead Magic Prepare the ingredients the night before and store in the refrigerator, then simply transfer to the slow cooker in the morning for an effortless dinner solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on High) or 8 hours (on Low)
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg