Not many meals evoke the same comfort as chicken pot pie. The creamy filling, the tender chicken and the rich flavors take me right back to family dinners and cozy nights at home. Traditional chicken pot pie is usually a multi-step, labor intensive affair, but this Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Chicken Pot Pie has all of the comforting flavors with a fraction of the work.
This recipe takes all the things people love about classic chicken pot pie and makes it an easy slow cooker meal. In the morning, you toss the ingredients in the crockpot, go on with your day, and come home to a warm, hearty dinner serving itself.
The best part? All you need is five ingredients. That means less time shopping, less time cooking and more time enjoying a home cooked meal with the people you love.
Why We Love This Recipe:
Life is busy. With work, school, running errands and everything else we have to do every day, it can feel impossible to find the time to make a comforting dinner .That’s where this recipe comes in.
You do the bulk of the work while the crockpot handles the rest. The chicken cooks, releasing flavor into the creamy sauce and vegetables. By dinner time, it all comes together into a rich, satisfying stuffing that tastes like it has been simmering all day because it has.
Also, the inexpensive ingredients are a big draw for many home cooks. This is a perfect recipe for families wanting to stretch their grocery dollars since most of the ingredients are still easy to find and cheap. The Five Easy Ingredients ,The simplicity of this recipe is one reason it is so good.
You will need:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Frozen mixed vegetables
- Cream of Chicken Broth
- Chicken stock
- Cookies, refrigerated.
That’s all.
These five ingredients make a full meal with all of the classic chicken pot pie flavor. The vegetables add color and texture, and the soup and broth combine to make a creamy sauce that coats each bite.
The biscuits are the perfect finish. Biscuits are baked separately and placed on top of the creamy chicken mixture instead of a traditional pie crust.
How to Prepare a Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour cream of chicken soup and chicken broth over the chicken. Add frozen mixed vegetables and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for six to seven hours or high for three to four hours.
- As it cooks the chicken remains tender and juicy, soaking up flavor in the creamy mixture.
- Take the chicken out of the slow cooker once it’s cooked and use two forks to shred it. Give the shredded chicken a toss back into the crockpot and stir it all up.
- Meanwhile, bake the frozen biscuits according to the directions on the package.
- Spoon the creamy chicken mixture into bowls and top with a warm biscuit to serve. The biscuit soaks up some of the rich sauce, but it’s still soft and fluffy too.
The Ideal Weeknight Comfort Food
Some recipes seem complex even before you start cooking. This recipe does the exact opposite.
It feels easy and approachable in everything. The ingredient list stays short, prep time is just a few minutes, and clean up stays simple.
Even better, the slow cooker will fill your kitchen with an amazing aroma all day long. When dinner is served, everyone can tell there is something delicious on the table.
This meal is especially satisfying in the colder months due to the creamy texture and hearty ingredients, but many families enjoy it year-round due to its convenience.
Ideal for Meal Prep
- This recipe works beautifully for leftovers, too.
- Leftover chicken pot pie filling can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. When you’re ready to eat it again, just reheat the filling and top it with a freshly baked biscuit.
- The next day many find the taste even richer.
- You can also freeze the chicken mix for another meal. Simply defrost overnight in the refrigerator and heat before serving.
- Busy weeks can be made a little easier with homemade freezer meals.
Simple Variations
- The five-ingredient version is delicious, but feel free to make it your own based on your family’s tastes.
- Add diced potatoes for a little more heartiness.
- For more flavor, add some fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme.
- Add some shredded cheddar cheese to the filling for richness.
- Some cooks even add mushrooms or celery for even more depth.
- These simple additions make the recipe your own, while keeping the preparation simple.
A Recipe You Will Come Back To Again and Again
The best comfort food recipes don’t involve any complicated techniques or pricey ingredients. They depend on simple flavors, easy prep and a little patience.
This Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Chicken Pot Pie has it all. It’s a dinner that takes no effort and elevates a few common ingredients to special status, with creamy, comforting flavor.
Whether you’re feeding a busy family, prepping meals for the week, or just craving something warm and comforting, this recipe is a sure thing. One bite of the creamy chicken filling and fluffy biscuit topping and you remember why classic comfort food never goes out of style.
