Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie
This Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie is the perfect comfort food, combining tender chicken, creamy soup, and hearty vegetables, all topped with flaky crescent rolls. Ideal for a family dinner or a gathering with friends, this recipe lets your trusty crock pot do the work for you. Prepare, set it, and come home to a warm and delicious house filled with the inviting aroma of home-cooked goodness. Serve hot for a fulfilling meal that your loved ones will enjoy.
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
Boneless chicken breasts
3-4 (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Condensed cream of chicken soup
2 (10 ounce) cans (no preparation needed)
Milk
1 cup (no preparation needed)
Medium potatoes
4 (peeled and diced)
Frozen peas and carrots
1 (10 ounce) package (no preparation needed)
Small onion
1 (diced)
Italian seasoning mix
to taste (no preparation needed)
Garlic
to taste (minced)
Ground pepper
to taste (no preparation needed)
Paprika
to taste (no preparation needed)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
2 (7 ounce) packages (no preparation needed)
Instructions
1
In a large crock pot, combine the bite-sized pieces of chicken, the two cans of condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, diced potatoes, and diced onion. Sprinkle in your desired amount of Italian seasoning, minced garlic, ground pepper, and paprika for a flavorful kick. Stir everything together until well combined.
2
Cover the crock pot and set to cook on low for 6 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
3
After 6 hours, add the package of frozen peas and carrots to the mixture in the crock pot. Stir them in and let them cook for an additional 10 minutes.
4
Once done cooking, carefully transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to a pie plate or a large baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
5
Open the packages of Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls and lay the rolls over the top of the filling, ensuring to cover it as much as possible.
6
Bake in a preheated oven according to the instructions on the crescent roll package, usually around 10-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and flaky.
7
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your hearty pot pie!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie?
It is a comfort food dish featuring tender chicken, creamy condensed soup, and vegetables, slow-cooked and then topped with flaky crescent rolls.
How long does the chicken cook in the crock pot?
The chicken and initial base ingredients should cook on low for 6 hours.
What temperature setting should I use for the slow cooker?
The recipe specifies using the low setting on your crock pot.
How much chicken is required for this recipe?
You will need 3 to 4 boneless chicken breasts.
How should the chicken be prepared?
The chicken should be cut into bite-sized pieces before being added to the crock pot.
What kind of soup is used in the filling?
The recipe calls for two 10-ounce cans of condensed cream of chicken soup.
Do I need to add liquid to the soup mixture?
Yes, you should add 1 cup of milk to the mixture.
What type of potatoes are best for this pot pie?
The recipe uses 4 medium potatoes, which should be peeled and diced.
When should I add the frozen peas and carrots?
Add the frozen vegetables after the initial 6 hours of cooking is complete.
How long do the frozen vegetables need to cook?
Once added to the crock pot, let the peas and carrots cook for an additional 10 minutes.
What seasonings are included in the recipe?
The recipe includes Italian seasoning mix, minced garlic, ground pepper, and paprika.
Do I need to sauté the onions first?
No, the diced onion is added raw directly into the crock pot with the chicken.
What is the topping for the pot pie?
The topping consists of Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls.
How many packages of crescent rolls are needed?
You will need two 7-ounce packages of crescent rolls.
Can I bake the entire dish in the crock pot?
No, the mixture must be transferred to a pie plate or baking dish to bake the crescent roll topping in the oven.
How long does the pot pie bake in the oven?
It typically takes 10-15 minutes, or according to the crescent roll package instructions, until golden brown.
Is the garlic fresh or powder?
The recipe recommends using minced garlic.
Do I need to grease the baking dish?
While the instructions don't explicitly require it, spreading the mixture evenly in the dish is recommended.
Can I use fresh peas and carrots instead of frozen?
The recipe calls for a 10-ounce package of frozen peas and carrots for convenience and timing.
Should I stir the ingredients during the 6-hour slow cooking?
The recipe says to stir everything once at the beginning until well combined, then cover and cook.
How do I know when the pot pie is ready to serve?
It is ready once the crescent rolls are golden brown and flaky after baking.
Should I let the pot pie rest after baking?
Yes, allow it to cool slightly before serving to help the filling set.
Can I adjust the amount of spices used?
Yes, the seasonings like Italian mix, garlic, pepper, and paprika are intended to be added to taste.
What size baking dish should I use?
You can use a standard pie plate or a large baking dish.
Is this a good meal for a family dinner?
Yes, it is described as an ideal recipe for a family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Do I need to cook the chicken before putting it in the crock pot?
No, the chicken cooks thoroughly from raw during the 6 hours on the low setting.
What is the texture of the final dish?
The dish features a creamy vegetable and chicken filling with a light, flaky crust.
How do I layout the crescent rolls?
Lay the rolls over the top of the filling, ensuring you cover as much of the surface as possible.
Can I use different types of refrigerated dough?
The recipe specifically recommends Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls for the best results.
Does this recipe work well for busy schedules?
Yes, because the crock pot does most of the work, you can set it and come home to a warm meal.