Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie

Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie with Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Cheese

Amy Hand

Amy Hand

Amy worked as the head pastry chef at multiple restaurants in South Africa. She now shares her professional insights about cooking and kitchen tools here at The Skillful Cook.

Savor comfort with this Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie featuring Gruyere cheese and caramelized onions. Creamy, rich, and ideal for cozy winter nights.
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This delicious crockpot chicken pot pie blends a tasty garlic herb butter base with the deep flavor of caramelized onions and rich Gruyère to create the perfect comfort food.

We all love a chicken pot pie, but this recipe takes the classic up a notch! The dish starts off with a garlic butter infused with three different herbs.

inspired by French onion soup

Before adding it to the crock pot, this is prepared in a frying pan. This gives the garlic time to toast and get fragrant, so you get the most out of this aromatic ingredient.

The topping of this pot pie is inspired by French onion soup. The deeply caramelized onions are mixed into the base while the funky Gruyere melts underneath the pastry to add a hit of flavor and an unexpected textural element.

topped with caramelized onions

Why you will love this Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie recipe…

  • Comfort food- It’s warm, packed with nutrition, and is bound to raise your mood on a bad day.
  • Hands-off cooking- The prep work is minimal, then the crockpot does all the hard work.
  • Great for the whole family- This recipe makes a large enough quantity to serve the entire family and allow for seconds!
  • Super simple- No complicated flavors, techniques, or ingredients here, Just the tried-and-true basics.
  • Delicious blend of textures- The combination of the soft chicken and gravy works so seamlessly with the ooze of the Gruyere and the crunch of the pastry.
Why you will love this Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie recipe
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie recipe

Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie with Cramelized Onion and Gruyere Cheese

This chicken pot pie is the ideal comfort food for a cozy family dinner or a dinner party.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breasts (or thighs), boneless, skinless, cubed
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and potatoes work great!)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup flour (to thicken)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1 pre-made pie crust or puff pastry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for caramelizing onions)

Garlic Herb Butter:

  • 4 tbsp salted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary

Instructions
 

Ingredients

  • Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie Ingredients
  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie instruction - Make the Garlic Herb Butter Base
  • Stir in thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Pour the garlic herb butter into the crockpot.
    Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie instruction - Stir in thyme, parsley, and rosemary
  • Place cubed chicken in the crockpot, coating it in the garlic herb butter. Add in your sliced onions, mixed vegetables, and potatoes.
    Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie instruction - Place cubed chicken in the crockpot
  • In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, flour, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
    Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie instruction - Prepare the Creamy Broth
  • Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie instruction - Pour this mixture over the chicken
  • Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the veggies are cooked through.
  • About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until golden and caramelized.
  • Once the onions are caramelized, stir them into the crockpot. Top with shredded Gruyère cheese and let it melt into the filling.
    Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie instruction - stir them into the crockpot
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Roll out your pie crust or puff pastry and place it over the crockpot filling. Transfer the crockpot insert (if oven-safe) to the oven, or use a baking dish to finish the pie in the oven.
    Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie instruction - Roll out your puff pastry
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and flaky.
    Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie instruction - Bake for 15-20 minutes
  • Scoop out servings of your delicious chicken pot pie and enjoy the rich, garlicky herb flavors paired with the savory sweetness of caramelized onions and the nuttiness of Gruyère.

Nutrition

Calories 394kcal (20%)Carbohydrates 13g (4%)Protein 23g (46%)Fat 28g (43%)Saturated Fat 16g (100%)Polyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0.2gCholesterol 114mg (38%)Sodium 936mg (41%)Potassium 422mg (12%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 2g (2%)Vitamin A 3323IU (66%)Vitamin C 10mg (12%)Calcium 302mg (30%)Iron 1mg (6%)
Keyword Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
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Serving Suggestions

The beauty of a pot pie is that it combines all the elements you would want in a dish in one vessel. But, if you choose, you can also serve it with sides like these:

🧑‍🍳 Expert Tips

  • Top with fresh herbs. For a pop of color, garnish the top of the pie with extra thyme or fresh parsley.
  • Don’t rush the onions. The best caramelized onions are cooked on low heat so they don’t catch and burn. Instead, they slowly melt and darken to a rich brown to bring out their beautiful sweetness.
  • Prep the filling in advance. This filling can easily be made in advance and finished with the puff pastry top before serving.
  • Cook the pastry separately. If your crock pot vessel is not oven-safe, you can spread out the puff pastry on a baking sheet, brush it with an egg wash, and cook it separately. Then, simply pop it on top when you’re ready to serve.
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie with Caramelized Onion

Storage Suggestions

  • To store- Allow the pot pie to cool completely, cover the crock pot vessel with foil or plastic wrap, and place in the fridge. Alternatively, you can transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To freeze- This dish is best frozen without the pastry on top. Remove the pastry and freeze the filling separately if you intend to freeze it. Then, once you’ve thawed it, repeat the pastry step while heating in the oven.
  • To reheat- Place the pot pie back in the oven for 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can microwave the dish, but this may cause the pastry to go soggy.

Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie FAQs

Can I put raw chicken in the crockpot?

Yes, you can place raw chicken in the crockpot without the need for precooking. These appliances are designed to slow-cook any meat so it becomes tender and cooked through over a number of hours.

How can I thicken my chicken pot pie?

Flour is the ideal thickener for a chicken pot pie. It’s best added in the beginning, like this recipe, to prevent lumps from developing in the gravy.

Does the chicken need to be covered by water in the crockpot?

Water or other cooking liquids, like stock, milk, or cream, are essential in the slow cooking process of a crockpot. They provide the steam needed to provide a warm, oven-like environment with even heat distribution. It’s critical that the chicken is covered to prevent it from drying out and creating a tough crust as it cooks.

Amy Hand
About the author
After finding the chef life a little too high-paced, Amy decided to take her cooking skills and use them to teach others through food writing. She uses her knowledge as a pastry chef and experience as a head chef to write articles that are engaging and helpful while being as entertaining as possible.

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