Chicken pot pie is a classic American comfort dish that evolved from British meat pies. It became popular in the United States during the 19th century as a way to stretch meat with vegetables and a creamy sauce, embodying home‑cooked, hearty family meals.

In the Midwest, corn and potatoes are common additions; the South often features a biscuit topping like in this recipe; New England versions may use a flaky pastry crust. Each region adapts the filling and topping to local tastes.

It is typically served hot straight from the oven or crockpot, often accompanied by a simple green salad or steamed green beans. Leftovers are reheated for lunch or dinner the next day.

Chicken pot pie is a go‑to dish for family gatherings, holiday leftovers, and cozy weeknight meals. Its comforting nature makes it popular for Thanksgiving leftovers and Sunday family dinners.

The use of a slow cooker eliminates the need for a stovetop sauce and oven baking, while the biscuit topping adds a fluffy, buttery crust that differs from traditional pastry crusts, creating a hybrid between a pot pie and a biscuit‑topped casserole.

Traditional ingredients include chicken, carrots, peas, potatoes, and a creamy white sauce, topped with a flaky pastry crust. Acceptable substitutes are frozen mixed vegetables, canned cream of chicken soup, and biscuit dough in place of pastry.

A crisp garden salad, roasted Brussels sprouts, or buttery corn on the cob complement the rich, creamy pot pie and add texture contrast.

Common errors include not seasoning enough, lifting the lid during cooking (which releases steam), and using too many biscuits which can prevent the sauce from thickening properly. Follow the seasoning amounts and keep the lid on for the full cook time.

The biscuit topping is quicker, requires no rolling or blind‑baking, and works well in a crockpot where the moisture is high. It also adds a fluffy, buttery texture that many home cooks find more approachable than flaky pastry.

The YouTube channel Justine's Kitchen focuses on easy, family‑friendly recipes that can be made with minimal prep and often feature one‑pot or slow‑cooker methods for busy home cooks.

Justine's Kitchen emphasizes practical shortcuts—like using canned soups and pre‑made biscuit dough—while still delivering flavorful, home‑cooked meals, whereas many other channels may focus on more elaborate techniques or gourmet presentations.