Comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie for Busy Weeknights
A cozy, effortless version of the classic chicken pot pie using a slow cooker for perfectly tender meat and a golden, flaky crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
- 3 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
Instructions
- Place chicken, carrots, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with two forks in the pot.
- Stir in frozen peas and a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water).
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish or keep in the crockpot (if safe) and cover with pie crust.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.