1 1/2lbsbonelessskinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra tenderness)
4cupschicken broth
1cupheavy cream
1/2cupmilk
3tbspall-purpose flour
1/2cupunsalted butter
1small oniondiced
2clovesgarlicminced
3carrotssliced
2celery stalkschopped
1cupfrozen peas
1cupfrozen corn
1/2tspdried thyme
1/2tspdried oregano
1tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper
1refrigerated biscuit doughoptional, for topping
Instructions
Prepare the base
In the slow cooker, add the diced onions, minced garlic, carrots, and celery.
Add the chicken
Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
Pour in liquids
Add the chicken broth and butter. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
Shred the chicken
Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
Thicken the soup
In a small bowl, whisk the flour with milk to create a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker along with the heavy cream, peas, and corn. Let it cook for another 10-15 minutes until thickened.
Serve with biscuits (optional)
If using biscuits, bake them separately according to package instructions and serve them on top of each bowl.