Creamy slow-cooked chicken with potatoes, peas, carrots, and aromatic herbs in a rich broth.
# What You Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet)
03 - 1 cup diced carrots
04 - 1 cup diced celery
05 - 1 cup frozen peas
06 - 1 cup frozen corn
07 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids and Dairy
09 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
→ Pantry and Spices
12 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
14 - 1 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
16 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
17 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
18 - 1/4 tsp paprika
→ Optional Topping
19 - Refrigerated biscuit dough or puff pastry, baked separately
# How To Make It:
01 - 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.
02 - 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.
03 - 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.
04 - 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.
05 - 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.
06 - 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.
07 - 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.
