Description
A comforting and hearty dish made with tender slow-cooked chicken and vegetables topped with warm, fluffy biscuits.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count)
Instructions
- Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, paprika, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Add frozen peas and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- If a thicker consistency is desired, add the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat oven and bake biscuits according to package instructions.
- Serve the chicken mixture topped with freshly baked biscuits.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Add extra vegetables like corn or green beans if desired.
- Use homemade biscuits for a more rustic touch.
- This dish stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg