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Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

This comforting slow-cooker dish combines the flavors of chicken pot pie with pasta, creating a creamy and hearty meal that is simple to prepare and perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs stay especially juicy.
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth Gives better control over seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas For that pot pie vibe.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup For a creamy base.
  • 1/2 cup cream or half-and-half For silky texture.
  • 2 cups dry rotini or cavatappi pasta They hold sauce well.
Finishers
  • 2 tablespoons butter Adds gloss.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For savoriness.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For brightness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add chicken, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir quickly to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cook on Low for 4 to 5 hours or on High for about 2.5 to 3 hours until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  2. Shred the chicken using two forks right in the pot and stir in the frozen peas.
  3. Whisk together the cream of chicken soup and cream or half-and-half, then pour it into the pot and stir until the broth appears creamy.
  4. Add the dry pasta, stir well, cover, and cook on High for 20 to 35 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is thickened.
Finishing Touches
  1. Finish with butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
  2. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra depth in flavor, brown the onions and carrots in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This recipe is forgiving; feel free to swap ingredients based on what you have on hand. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash more broth or milk.