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### Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup: A Comforting, Hearty Meal
Best of all, it’s made effortlessly in your slow cooker, allowing you to set it and forget it while the magic happens. It’s perfect for busy days when you want a homemade meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.
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1. **Comfort in a Bowl**: This soup is like a warm hug on a cold day, offering all the flavors you love in a traditional chicken pot pie without the fuss of a pie crust.
2. **Hands-Off Cooking**: With the slow cooker doing most of the work, this recipe is easy to prepare and requires minimal hands-on time. It’s great for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
3. **Versatile**: You can adjust the recipe based on your preferences. Add more veggies, swap the chicken for turkey, or use a different type of broth to make it your own.
4. **Perfect for Meal Prep**: This soup makes fantastic leftovers, and it can easily be stored in the fridge or frozen for later.
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– **2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs**
– **4 cups chicken broth**
– **1 onion**, diced
– **3 cloves garlic**, minced
– **4 medium-sized carrots**, peeled and chopped
– **3 celery stalks**, chopped
– **1 cup frozen peas**
– **1 1/2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream**
– **1/4 cup flour** (for thickening)
– **1 tsp dried thyme**
– **1 tsp dried parsley**
– **1/2 tsp salt** (or to taste)
– **1/4 tsp black pepper**
– **1 cup frozen hashbrowns** (optional, for extra creaminess and texture)
– **1 cup shredded cheddar cheese** (optional, for added richness)
– **1 sheet refrigerated pie crust** (optional, for garnish)