My easy crockpot chicken pot pie with biscuits is one of my favorite comfort food dinners, because I can let the slow cooker do all the work! It’s made with chicken and vegetables that simmer in a creamy broth, and then I finish it with a canned biscuit topping for the perfect cozy topping. I love how simple this meal is for busy weekdays, and I think you will too!

Spoonful of chicken pot pie filling with biscuit pieces and more in the background.

Why I Love Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

This pot pie is perfect for those who like a “set-and-forget” recipe. It tastes as if you labored for hours over the stovetop, but really only takes a few minutes to put together, and then the slow cooker does all of the hard work! The delicious chicken pot pie soup filling is easy to prep in the morning and throw in the slow cooker. Then, when it’s almost time for dinner, I quickly bake the canned biscuit topping to place over the filling. It’s a super-easy deconstructed chicken pot pie, without all the work! It has all the best features of my classic chicken pot pie (and chicken and dumplings recipe)… cozy taste, comforting texture, and all the nostalgic feels!

Overhead shot of crockpot chicken pot pie with biscuits on top.

Key Ingredients and Tips

Unlike my traditional veggie pot pie recipe, this recipe uses frozen veggies and canned biscuits for a ridiculously easy dish. Pretty much all of the ingredients are regular pantry staples. No fuss, all the flavor!

  • Butter – butter mixed with flour will thicken the broth
  • All-Purpose Flour – to make a thick, delicious gravy
  • Onion – diced into small pieces
  • Water – I used water with chicken base, but you can also use chicken broth instead!
  • Chicken Base – or bouillon cubes
  • Poultry Seasoning – for added flavor
  • Chicken Breasts – or boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Frozen Mixed Vegetables – or fresh if you have them, diced up small
  • Chopped Parsley – for added herby goodness
  • Can of Large Biscuits – for ease, use a can of biscuits

Of course, if you’re feeling up to it, you can bake biscuits from scratch. Try making my cathead biscuits while you let the crock pot work its magic, and just top each bowl with a biscuit when ready to serve.

Chicken pot pie soup with small pieces of biscuit served on top in a bowl.

How to Make

Find the full recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!

First, I set a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour until smooth. Whisk and cook the roux over 2-3 minutes, until golden.

Then stir in the onions. Cook the onions for 2-3 minutes, until soft. Then whisk in the water, chicken base, and poultry seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to form a gravy.

make the gravy on the stovetop

Then I set out a large 6+ quart slow cooker. Pour the gravy mixture into the slow cooker. I add the diced chicken, mixed vegetables, and parsley, and I stir well.

All ingredients for chicken pot pie in the crockpot.

I cover the crock and set it on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-7 hours.

Close to dinner time, I preheat the oven to 425 degrees (or the temperature listed on the can of biscuits). I use kitchen shears to snip each biscuit into 8 pieces. Spread the pieces out on a baking sheet. Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until golden.

slow cooker chicken pot pie in a large white crock

Once the biscuit pieces are puffy and golden, I stir the chicken pot filling, then sprinkle the biscuit topping over it. I taste the filling for salt and pepper and add more if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

  • Bigger biscuits – You can keep the biscuits large and serve one per serving instead if you want.
  • Add or omit veggies – You can add or omit veggies here, depending on what you want. Some other good options are mushrooms, celery, and broccoli.
  • Thicken – The chicken pot pie filling is going to be the consistency of a thick soup. If you prefer it to be thicker like gravy, combine 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1-2 tablespoons of water to create a cornstarch slurry. Then add it to the filling mixture and let it cook for about 15 minutes on high!

Serving Suggestions

Crockpot chicken pot pie with biscuits is a meal all on its own! If you prefer to serve without the canned biscuits, you can serve it with homemade breadsticks or cheesy garlic bread! For added nutrition, serve with some roasted vegetables or a fresh side salad.

Crock pot chicken pot pie served in a white bowl with pieces of biscuits.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How long does this recipe last in the fridge?

If you have leftovers, keep portions of the biscuit pieces to the side and store them separately from the filling. Both the chicken pot pie filling and biscuits will keep well for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze the leftovers?

Definitely! You can freeze the filling mixture separately without the biscuits for up to 3 months. You can also freeze the biscuits separately if desired.

Can I make it creamier?

Yes, you can add heavy cream… I’d start with about 1/2 cup.

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Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie – This slow cooker soup version of your favorite classic Chicken Pot Pie recipe is an easy set-and-forget dinner with a quick canned biscuit topping. It's so simple and satisfying!
Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large onion peeled and chopped
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 5 teaspoons chicken base or 5 bouillon cubes
  • 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
  • 2 large boneless chicken breasts diced
  • 3 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn and green beans)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 can large biscuits (about 5 biscuits needed)

Instructions

  • Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour until smooth. Whisk and cook the roux for 2-3 minutes, until golden.
  • Then stir in the onions. Cook the onions 2-3 minutes, until soft. Then whisk in the water, chicken base, and poultry seasoning. Simmer 2-3 minutes to form a gravy.
  • Set out a large 6+ quart slow cooker. Pour the gravy into the slow cooker. Add the diced chicken, mixed vegetables, and parsley. Stir well.
  • Cover the crock and set on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 6-7 hours.
  • Close to dinner time, preheat the oven to 425 degrees (or the temperature listed on the can of biscuits.) Use kitchen shears to snip 5 biscuits into 8 pieces. Spread the pieces out on a baking sheet. Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until golden.
  • Once the biscuit pieces are puffy and golden, stir the chicken pot filling and sprinkle the biscuit topping over the filling. Serve warm.

Notes

Missing the pastry top? Skip the canned biscuits. Instead lay a refrigerated roll-out pie crust on a baking sheets. Use a pizza cutter to cut the pie crust into 1 inch diamonds. Then bake according to the package instructions. When ready to serve, sprinkle the pie crust pieces over the top of the filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 225kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 57mg, Sodium: 504mg, Potassium: 417mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 4394IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 2mg
Course: dinner, Main, Main Course
Cuisine: American
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