The ultimate comfort food—creamy, hearty, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for busy days, this dish combines tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. It’s worth trying because it’s a one-pot wonder that delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Course: DinnerCuisine: American6
servings15
minutes350
kcal6
Hours3
HoursThis Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a creamy, flavorful, and comforting meal that’s perfect for cozy nights. Tender chicken, carrots, celery, and soft dumplings come together in a rich broth for a dish that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into small pieces
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Directions
- Add chicken, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, carrots, celery, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or high for 3 hours) until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Add the biscuit dough pieces and frozen peas (if using). Stir gently.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high, or until the biscuits are fluffy and cooked through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Tips & Serving Suggestions:
🍞 Use Homemade Dumplings – If you prefer, substitute the biscuit dough with a simple homemade dumpling mix using flour, baking powder, and milk.
🌿 Add Fresh Herbs – Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for extra flavor and a fresh touch.
🔥 Make it Spicy – Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a little heat. - 📌 Pin this recipe for later! If you try this Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings, leave a comment and let me know how it turned out! 😊
