If you love the creamy, comforting flavors of chicken pot pie 🥧 but want something a little easier (and a little more pasta-friendly 🍝), this Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is the perfect cozy meal 🥰. It’s everything you love—tender chicken 🍗, hearty veggies 🥕🌽, and a rich, creamy sauce 🥄—all tossed with pasta for a comforting twist on the classic. Just set it and forget it ⏲️, then come back to a bowl of pure comfort! 🍽️✨
🐔 Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
Ingredients:
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1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 small onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups chicken broth
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2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1/2 cup heavy cream or half & half
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8 oz pasta (rotini, penne, or shells work great)
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
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Add to slow cooker:
Place chicken, onion, garlic, broth, frozen veggies, thyme, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. -
Cook:
Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked. -
Shred chicken:
Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker. -
Add soup & cream:
Stir in the cream of chicken soup and heavy cream.
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Cook pasta:
Boil the pasta separately according to package directions. Drain and add it to the slow cooker. Stir everything to combine. -
Cheese it up (optional):
Stir in shredded cheese if using. Let it melt and blend into the sauce. -
Serve:
Spoon into bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.
Note 📝:
You can use any pasta you like, but short shapes like rotini, shells, or penne work best to soak up all that creamy goodness! 🍝 Want to save time? Use rotisserie chicken and skip the slow cooking—just warm everything together until heated through. Perfect for busy nights! 💡
