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.
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.
Why you will love this Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie recipe…
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie with Cramelized Onion and Gruyere Cheese
Equipment
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
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Pour the garlic herb butter into the crockpot.
- Place cubed chicken in the crockpot, coating it in the garlic herb butter. Add in your sliced onions, mixed vegetables, and potatoes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, flour, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and flaky.
- 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
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:
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Storage Suggestions
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.
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