Description
This Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie is a simple and comforting slow-cooker recipe perfect for busy days. Tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and a creamy sauce cook together all day, topped with crispy tater tots for a satisfying, easy meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, etc.)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon thyme (optional)
Topping and Garnish
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Trim fat off chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer Ingredients in Crock Pot: Place chicken pieces at the bottom of the Crock Pot. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and frozen mixed vegetables on top.
- Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Pour the mixture evenly over the ingredients in the Crock Pot.
- Season: Add salt, black pepper, and thyme as desired. Stir gently to coat the chicken and vegetables with the sauce mixture.
- Add Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the filling mixture.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the tater tots are golden and crispy, and the chicken is tender.
- Optional Thickening and Garnish: If needed, thicken the filling by stirring in a small amount of flour or cornstarch dissolved in water. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh vegetables if preferred but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- For a thicker filling, add a slurry of cornstarch or flour in step 7 towards the end of cooking.
- Use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and broth to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Ensure the tater tots are arranged evenly on top for uniform crispiness.
- This dish can be reheated well making it great for meal prepping.
