Slow Cooker Pot Pie Stew โ€“ Comfort Food Without the Fuss

Hi there, food lover! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Ready for a bowl of pure, home-style comfort without spending hours in the kitchen? Slow cookers have long been the modern heir to classic hearth-style cookingโ€”where families used to let hearty stews simmer gently all day, filling the house with warmth and rich aromas. Today, the crockpot gives us that same tradition of deep flavor and tenderness, but without the fuss, stirring, or constant watchfulness.

And nothing says comfort quite like pot pie. Creamy filling, tender chicken, soft vegetablesโ€”itโ€™s the kind of meal that tastes like a warm hug. But traditional pot pie can take time with rolling dough, layering crusts, and baking. Thatโ€™s why this recipe is such a weeknight miracle: Slow Cooker Pot Pie Stew. You get all the cozy flavors of pot pie, but in a hearty stew version thatโ€™s easy, rich, and so satisfying.

Just dump everything in, let it simmer low and slow, and come back later to a one-pot miracle that tastes like youโ€™ve been cooking for hours. Serve it with biscuits, puff pastry squares, or crusty bread to complete the pot-pie experience.

Letโ€™s bring on the comfort: Slow Cooker Pot Pie Stew โ€“ Comfort Food Without the Fuss. ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿฒโœจ


Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  • 3 cups potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ยฝ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp flour (to thicken)

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 cup corn
  • Fresh parsley for topping
  • Puff pastry squares or biscuits for serving
  • A splash of white wine for added flavor

Step-by-Step Directions

  1. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  2. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables.
  3. Sprinkle thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 6โ€“7 hours or High for 3โ€“4 hours.
  6. Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  7. Whisk flour into the cream, then stir the mixture into the stew.
  8. Add frozen peas and cook for another 20โ€“30 minutes until thickened.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  10. Serve with biscuits or puff pastry on top for that true pot-pie feel. ๐Ÿ˜

Nutritional Information:

โฐ Prep Time: 10 minutes | ๐Ÿ”ฅ Cooking Time: 6 hours | โณ Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
โšก Calories per serving: ~430 | ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Servings: 6


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Bon appรฉtit and happy cooking! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

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