Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
  • 3/4 pound pot pie noodles or wide egg noodles
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs

Method

  • Heat a slow cooker on high until hot.
  • Stir in the butter until melted, then stir in the onions, celery, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the stock, chicken, noodles and thyme, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook until the chicken is very tender and the noodles are falling apart, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Season the pot pie with salt and pepper to taste, then serve.