Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout
Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes of prep time. After making this countless times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfectly creamy, not watery, filling. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Mouthwatering Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Potatoes and Easy Spiced Peach Bread.
Why This Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy, not watery filling
- Golden, flaky crust
- Easy, hands-off cooking
- Better than takeout taste
What You'll Need for Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Frozen mixed vegetables
- Cream of chicken soup
- Milk
- Puff pastry
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Optional: Parsley, for garnish
- Optional: Green beans, as a side
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
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How to Make Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with frozen mixed vegetables.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 4: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and place on top of the slow cooker insert. Cut slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: To prevent a watery filling, don't add too much milk. Stick to 1 cup. If it's still too watery, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the filling before adding the pastry.
- : For an even creamier filling, use evaporated milk instead of regular milk.
- : To make ahead, prepare the filling in the slow cooker and refrigerate. When ready to serve, top with pastry and bake.
Storing & Reheating Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the filling ahead of time and refrigerate. Top with pastry and bake when ready to serve.
Freezing Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout
Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For an even creamier filling, use evaporated milk instead of regular milk.
- Best substitution: You can use canned chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the filling in the slow cooker and refrigerate. When ready to serve, top with pastry and bake.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to fit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If your filling is too watery, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the filling before adding the pastry.
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Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Frozen mixed vegetables
- Cream of chicken soup
- Milk
- Puff pastry
Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
Optional Toppings
- Parsley, for garnish
- Green beans, as a side
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with frozen mixed vegetables.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Step 4: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and place on top of the slow cooker insert. Cut slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
- Chef tip: For an even creamier filling, use evaporated milk instead of regular milk.
- Best substitution: You can use canned chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the filling in the slow cooker and refrigerate. When ready to serve, top with pastry and bake.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to fit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If your filling is too watery, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the filling before adding the pastry.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
- Make ahead: You can make the filling ahead of time and refrigerate. Top with pastry and bake when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sat. Fat: 10g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, you can prepare the filling in the slow cooker and refrigerate. When ready to serve, top with pastry and bake.
Adding too much milk can make the filling watery. Stick to 1 cup of milk and mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water if it's still too watery.
No, this recipe is best made in the slow cooker. The air fryer doesn't have the capacity or the right environment for this dish.
You can use a mixture of milk, flour, and chicken broth as a substitute.
Yes, you can freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
