Jodi's 4th Recipe Suggestion- Chicken Pot Pie

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of olive oil.

1 pound of chicken breasts, about 2 large breasts.

1 celery cup, cut into 1-inch pieces.

1 carrot, cut into 1-inch cubes.

1 cup finely chopped onion

½ tablespoons of garlic, finely minced

2 cups of Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces.

1 cup Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered so they can be removed at the end

1 teaspoon of pepper

½ teaspoon of salt

3 cups of chicken broth.

3 tablespoons of parsley for garnish.

½ cup of milk

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a pan on the stove. Add in the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes, or until slightly translucent. (This step is optional,but recommended!) Layer raw chicken, cooked vegetables, and potatoes in the crockpot. Add broth.  Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours.Once cooked, remove the large potato pieces and chicken breasts. Place large potato quarters, almond milk and ½ cup broth "from the pot". (a few ladles full) into a blender, then mix until smooth.  Add it back to the pot. Stir everything together until combined and smooth.  Garnish with parsley, and serve.  Serves 4 people.