Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, bringing together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce all nestled beneath a flaky puff pastry crust. This dish fills your home with delightful aromas while allowing you to enjoy relaxation time. With simple prep and hands-free cooking, it’s perfect for busy weeknights that call for hearty family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh carrots, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Instructions
- Chop carrots and onions into bite-sized pieces.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker; layer with carrots, peas, onions, and garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth and heavy cream; pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any desired herbs.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, roll out puff pastry and cut to fit over the filling; bake according to package instructions until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, brown the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Customize by incorporating different vegetables like corn or green beans. Consider substituting turkey for chicken or using biscuits instead of puff pastry for a fun twist.