The Coziest Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe for Comfort Food Lovers
Crafting a hearty chicken pot pie in your crock pot promises pure comfort on chilly evenings.
Slow-cooking transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, soul-warming dish that feels like a warm hug.
Tender chicken mingles with colorful vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate.
Layers of rich, velvety sauce envelop each bite, making this recipe a true crowd-pleaser.
Home cooks will adore how effortlessly this meal comes together with minimal preparation.
Minimal effort yields maximum satisfaction, turning an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary experience.
You’ll want to savor every spoonful of this delectable, homestyle classic that brings everyone around the table.
FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen mixed vegetables without thawing. Just add them directly to the crock pot with the other ingredients.
No, you can use store-bought refrigerated pie crust to save time. Ensure it’s at room temperature before placing on top of the filling.
This recipe is not naturally gluten-free due to the cream of chicken soup and pie crust. You’ll need to use gluten-free alternatives for those ingredients to make it suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
You can replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, though the sauce might be slightly less rich and creamy.
Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie – Slow Cooker Comfort
Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients You’ll Need
Main Ingredients:Seasoning Ingredients:Liquid Ingredients:How to Make Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie
Step 1: Prep The Cozy Filling
Toss these delightful ingredients into your slow cooker:Stir everything together until the mixture looks wonderfully blended and inviting.
Step 2: Slow Cook The Magic
Cover your slow cooker and let it work its comforting magic.
Cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, allowing the flavors to mingle and the filling to become thick and luxurious.
Step 3: Prepare For Golden Perfection
Warm up your oven to a toasty 375F (190C).
This will help create that gorgeous golden crust we all love.
Step 4: Transfer And Top
Carefully move the bubbling chicken mixture into a beautiful baking dish.
Gently drape a flaky pie crust over the top, making sure to cover the entire surface.
Step 5: Bake To Golden Deliciousness
Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Watch for the crust to turn a gorgeous golden brown color that signals pure deliciousness.
Step 6: Rest And Serve
Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes.
This helps the filling set and makes serving easier. Scoop out generous portions and enjoy the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Hearty chicken pot pie combines comfort and convenience in this slow cooker version. Creamy filling and flaky biscuit topping create a satisfying meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken, shredded or diced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 pre-made pie crust (for topping)
Instructions
- Gently layer cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, heavy cream, and seasonings into the crock pot, ensuring thorough mixing.
- Set crock pot to low temperature and allow contents to simmer and meld together for 4-6 hours, periodically checking that the filling develops a rich, creamy consistency.
- Once filling reaches desired thickness, carefully transfer the aromatic mixture into a prepared baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform base.
- Delicately drape pie crust over the chicken and vegetable filling, ensuring complete coverage and gentle tucking around the edges.
- Place baking dish in preheated oven at 375F (190C), positioning rack in center for optimal heat distribution.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching closely as crust transforms into a golden, flaky masterpiece with crisp, caramelized edges.
- Remove from oven and allow pot pie to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling filling to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Customize the vegetable mix by adding your favorite seasonal or frozen veggies for extra nutrition and flavor variety.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk or Greek yogurt to create a lighter, dairy-free alternative that still maintains creamy texture.
- Pre-cook chicken thoroughly to ensure food safety and enhance overall dish tenderness, using rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Enhance crust’s golden-brown appearance by brushing with egg wash or melted butter before baking, creating a stunning, crispy top layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 6 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Jack Monroe
Founder & Recipe Innovator
Expertise
Pacific Northwest cuisine, Single-serving recipe development, Sustainable sourcing and cooking, Modern comfort food​
Education
Brightwater
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts
Focus: Sustainable cooking, seasonal ingredients, and food systems education
Jack grew up with a fishing rod in one hand and a cast-iron skillet in the other. After graduating from Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food, he set out to prove that cooking for one could still taste like a feast.
Jack believes that food should feel real: fresh, fearless, and a little wild, just like the rivers he grew up around. For Jack, every single dish is a small adventure, and the best ones are the ones you can cook with heart, not hassle.