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Chicken Pot Pie Sandwiches

March 12, 2010 by Suzie the Foodie 8 Comments

Chicken Pot Pie Sandwiches

Thankfully this cautionary tale has a happy foodie ending but if I had not kept a cool head, well, it would have been a very different story. We begin with Lynn Crawford’s Cheddar Cheese Biscuits. That part of the story is all sunshine and daisies. A beautiful recipe.

Chicken Pot Pie Sandwiches

Here is where it all comes crashing down. Whenever I bring out the crockpot, I am filled with dread. I do not know how many horrible meals I have made with a crockpot, too many to count. Still, I try. Inspired by this recipe for chicken and biscuits, I put in some frozen veggies, chopped up potatoes, celery and onions and threw in some thyme. Sprinkled the top with cornstarch (where do you find quick-cooking tapioca?) and added two chicken breasts and added 1 cup of chicken broth.

As the slow cooker cooked away, my foodie senses were on alert and would not shut up. I tried to have a little nap before dinner but crockpot-anxiety brewed up inside me. I could not take it anymore! Instead of sleeping I came up with a backup plan. If it was a disaster, I would just make a chicken pot pie filling on the stovetop. I could do that. Everything would be fine.

I went upstairs and sure enough, the top of the chicken was pretty dried out. Damn. And underneath? Absolute mush! Completely inedible. Damn it! Crap! This always happens!!!!

Breathe Suzie… breathe… You have a plan right?

Right. Yes, that’s right. I do have a plan! I am in control. Everything will be delicious. Let’s get to work.

Chicken Pot Pie Sandwiches

I shredded the chicken with two forks and chopped up some carrots, celery, shallots and garlic. I nuked some frozen green peas and corn for just a minute to take the chill off.

Chicken Pot Pie Sandwiches

I started by sauteing the garlic and shallots over medium high heat for just a minute and then added the rest of the veggies. I had strained the crockpot mess to get the little bit of liquid left and added that to the pan. I also sprinkled just a little poultry seasoning for additional flavour, a few shakes of Worchestershire sauce, salt, pepper (then my peppermill broke, ack!) and more broth. I made a slurry with 1 tbsp of cornstarch in a little bit of cold broth and added it to the pan to thicken. I wanted it creamy so I added 2 tbsp of heavy cream, took the pan off the heat and added 2 tbsp of sour cream. I tasted the filling and it needed just a little more salt and then it was perfect.

Chicken Pot Pie Sandwiches

This was a huge hit with my husband! He could not believe that this was the result of a kitchen disaster. The filling was creamy, the veggies were fresh (and not boiled beyond recognition), the chicken tender and the sharp contrast with the cheddar flavour from the biscuits knocked it out of the park.

I think my slow cooker’s days are numbered. I use it for making apple cider and stews but other than that? I just don’t get it. It cooks everything to death.

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  1. aliceinparis says

    March 12, 2010 at 1:22 pm

    I would call this a kitchen success! Wow I bet they were heavenly:) Those biscuits looked amazing too:)

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  2. Tori says

    March 12, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    Wow, way to go! I love it when I save something I thought I ruined. And you know what? It usually turns out better than expected when you do. Glad it was a foodie success!

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  3. Debra She Who Seeks says

    March 12, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    I think crockpots work best when you’re using a cheaper, tougher cut of meat which needs long, slow simmering to be tender. Otherwise, yes, “regular” food gets terribly overdone.

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  4. AvaDJ says

    March 12, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    So awesome, glad to see the calmer more patient approach had a happy ending in the kitchen. They look so rich, an entire meal all in one, meat, veggies and bread, so delicious.

    Judging by the original recipe, it said to use chicken thighs, bone in, which is a juicier, darker piece of meat and would probably be ok in the slow cooker, I guess the breast (which I would totally prefer) is so lean it cooks much faster and can dry out. The stove top method was a great save and backup plan. They’re perfect.

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  5. -bcgw. says

    March 12, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    One hell of a sandwich! ;]

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  6. Janice says

    March 12, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    I lurve Chicken Pot Pie, but never thought of making it like this! I have to say I had a crockpot as a wedding present in the 80s but everything seemed to taste the same. I gave it away in the end.

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  7. Jenn says

    March 13, 2010 at 12:55 am

    We use our CP often but don’t get too creative cause its grt for cooking certain TYPES of food–no need to reinvent the wheel there Suze–sounds like a grt recipie on its own for sandwiches–WICKED save!! Good on ya!! Jenn

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  8. Sarah P says

    March 13, 2010 at 1:00 am

    I’m glad to finally find someone who agrees with me about crockpots – I HA-ate crockpot meals – besides cooking everything to death like you mentioned – throwing everything in a pot and ignoring it for 6 to 8 hours does not constitute cooking – let alone involved cooking in my book!

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