Description
Discover how to make a hearty and delicious slow cooker chicken pot pie soup that will warm your soul. Perfect for cozy nights in!
Ingredients
- 1–1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch (2 cm) pieces
- 1 lb potatoes (2 medium), peeled and cut into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces (about 3 cups)
- 3–4 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (2-3 teaspoons or 10-15 ml)
- 1 12-ounce (340 g) bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream, to add at the end (may sub half-and-half)
- Homemade Biscuits (or use store-bought biscuits)
- Optional for garnish: chopped fresh parsley or fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour, if needed)
- 3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Place the chicken, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, and frozen vegetables into the slow cooker. Set aside for later.
- Prepare the sauce by melting the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Gradually add the flour to the melted butter, whisking to create a roux. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth, whisking until smooth, and then incorporate the remaining 2 cups of broth. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the thyme, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
- Pour the thickened sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Use a spatula to gently combine everything.
- Cover and cook on a low setting for 6 to 7 hours or choose the high setting for 4 to 5 hours.
- Before serving, remove the lid and let the soup cool briefly. Stir in the cream, and if needed, add more broth to adjust the soup’s consistency to your liking. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve the soup in bowls, topping with Homemade Biscuits or any preferred baked biscuits. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.
Notes
- To thicken the consistency, add more flour to the sauce mixture.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a splash of or a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce.
- Make the recipe heartier by including additional vegetables like diced carrots or bell peppers.
