Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken with Biscuits

from Real Simple Magazine.
This is basically a homemade pot pie without all the work. Really easy and really delicious. Serves 6

Hands-on Time: 15m

Total Time: 6hr 30m

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound carrots (about 4), cut into 1-inch lengths
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8)
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 6 (store-bought or Easy Drop Biscuits; see recipe), split
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Directions

1. In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, toss together the carrots, celery, onion, and flour. Place the chicken on top and season with the poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add the wine and broth.

2. Cover and cook until the chicken and vegetables are tender, on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 1⁄2 to 3 hours (this will shorten total cooking time).

3. Thirty minutes before serving, prepare the Easy Drop Biscuits (if using).

4. Ten minutes before serving, add the peas, cream, and ½ teaspoon salt to the chicken and stir to combine. Cover and cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes more.

5. To serve, place the bottom halves of the biscuits in shallow bowls, then top with the chicken mixture and the remaining biscuit halves.

Real Drop Biscuits

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup whole milk
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Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, baking powder, and salt; pulse until pea-size clumps form. Add the milk and pulse just until moistened.
2. Drop 6 large mounds of the dough (about ½ cup each) onto a baking sheet. Bake until golden, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: Includes 1 Easy Drop Biscuit

Calories 616; Fat 33g; Sat Fat 18g; Cholesterol 146mg; Sodium 1255mg; Protein 29g; Carbohydrate 49g;

Sugar 7g; Fiber 4g; Iron 4mg; Calcium 161mg