Slow Cooker Chicken Pot

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This slow-cooked chicken dish blends tender poultry with a medley of diced potatoes, carrots, celery, peas, and corn, simmered for hours to create a rich, creamy broth. Seasoned with thyme, parsley, and paprika, it offers warming flavors perfect for family dinners. A homemade roux-based cream sauce thickens the broth for velvety texture. Serve with flaky biscuits or puff pastry for an indulgent touch. This meal requires minimal prep and slow cooker convenience, making it ideal for easy comfort food.

Updated on Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:29:59 GMT
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining the rich, savory flavors of a classic chicken pot pie into a creamy, slow-cooked soup. Perfect for cozy family dinners, this easy recipe fills your home with fragrant herbs and tender chunks of chicken and vegetables, delivering warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful.

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Creamy slow cooker chicken pot pie soup with tender chicken, potatoes, and vegetables in a rich, comforting broth. | rapidskillet.com

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This soup embraces all the heartiness of traditional chicken pot pie, without the fuss of baking. Slow cooking intensifies the flavors while creating a luscious, velvety texture that's ideal for colder days or whenever you crave a nourishing, home-cooked meal.

Ingredients

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  • Poultry: 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Vegetables: 2 cups (300 g) diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet), 1 cup (120 g) diced carrots, 1 cup (120 g) diced celery, 1 cup (120 g) frozen peas, 1 cup (160 g) frozen corn, 1 small yellow onion diced, 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Liquids & Dairy: 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • Pantry & Spices: 1/3 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried parsley, 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Optional Topping: Refrigerated biscuit dough or puff pastry, baked separately, for serving

Instructions

1. Place chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, peas, corn, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
2. Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and paprika. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
4. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
5. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
6. Stir the milk mixture and heavy cream into the soup. Cook on HIGH for an additional 15-20 minutes until the soup is creamy and thickened.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
8. Serve hot, topped with baked biscuits or puff pastry, if desired.

Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung

Verwenden Sie für einen intensiveren Geschmack Hähnchenschenkel anstelle von Hähnchenbrust. Damit sich die Aromen optimal verbinden, lassen Sie die Suppe auf niedriger Stufe lange garen. Für eine glutenfreie Variante kann das Mehl im Mehlschwitze durch eine glutenfreie Mischung ersetzt werden.

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Varianten und Anpassungen

Sie können frische Kräuter wie Petersilie und Thymian zum Ende der Garzeit hinzufügen, um der Suppe Frische zu verleihen. Wer es etwas deftiger mag, kann zusätzlich geräucherten Speck anbraten und unterrühren. Für eine vegetarische Variante kann das Huhn weggelassen und durch eine Kombination aus Pilzen und zusätzlichen Gemüsesorten ersetzt werden.

Serviervorschläge

Servieren Sie diese cremige Hühnersuppe mit frisch gebackenen Biscuits oder Blätterteig, die separat zubereitet werden. Ein grüner Salat passt hervorragend als leichte Beilage und rundet das Gericht ab.

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Mit seiner perfekten Mischung aus Cremigkeit, zarten Hähnchenstücken und buntem Gemüse ist diese Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup ein wahrer Stimmungsmacher an kalten Tagen. Probieren Sie es aus und genießen Sie ein herzhaftes Essen, das die ganze Familie lieben wird.

Recipe FAQs

What cut of chicken works best for this dish?

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs both work well; thighs add richer flavor.

Can I use fresh vegetables instead of frozen peas and corn?

Yes, fresh peas and corn can be added, though frozen ones help retain texture after slow cooking.

How do I thicken the broth to get a creamy texture?

A roux made with butter and flour is whisked with milk and cream, then added to the slow cooker to thicken the broth.

What herbs enhance the flavor of this dish?

Dried thyme, parsley, and a hint of paprika provide aromatic and savory notes.

Is it possible to make this dish gluten-free?

Yes, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to keep the creamy texture.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot

Creamy slow-cooked chicken with potatoes, peas, carrots, and aromatic herbs in a rich broth.

Time to Prep
20 minutes
Time to Cook
360 minutes
Total Duration
380 minutes
Shared by Ethan Wilson


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine American

Makes 6 Portions

Diet Details None specified

What You Need

Poultry

01 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

Vegetables

01 2 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet)
02 1 cup diced carrots
03 1 cup diced celery
04 1 cup frozen peas
05 1 cup frozen corn
06 1 small yellow onion, diced
07 2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Dairy

01 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
02 1 cup whole milk
03 1/2 cup heavy cream

Pantry and Spices

01 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
02 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 1 1/2 tsp salt
04 1/2 tsp black pepper
05 1/2 tsp dried thyme
06 1/2 tsp dried parsley
07 1/4 tsp paprika

Optional Topping

01 Refrigerated biscuit dough or puff pastry, baked separately

How To Make It

Step 01

Prepare Slow Cooker Base: Add chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, peas, corn, onion, and garlic to slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and paprika. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

Step 02

Cook Chicken and Vegetables: Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 7 hours, or on HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Step 03

Shred Chicken: Remove cooked chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks until no large pieces remain. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with broth and vegetables.

Step 04

Prepare Roux: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture forms a light brown paste.

Step 05

Create Cream Sauce: Slowly add milk to the roux while whisking constantly. Continue cooking and stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens and reaches desired consistency.

Step 06

Thicken Soup: Pour cream sauce and heavy cream into slow cooker. Stir well to distribute evenly. Switch slow cooker to HIGH setting and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until soup reaches desired creamy texture.

Step 07

Season and Serve: Taste soup and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt, pepper, or herbs. Ladle into bowls and top with baked biscuits or puff pastry if desired.

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Tools You’ll Need

  • Slow cooker, 5 to 6 quart capacity
  • Cutting board and chef's knife
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Allergy Info

Review all items for allergens. When unsure, ask a healthcare provider.
  • Contains wheat from flour and biscuits or pastry products
  • Contains milk, cream, and butter
  • May contain eggs depending on biscuit brand selection
  • Peas and corn are legumes and may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals

Nutrition Details (per portion)

For informational use only. Always follow your doctor's advice.
  • Energy: 390
  • Fats: 16 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 35 grams
  • Proteins: 27 grams

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