Description
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food made easy. Tender shredded chicken simmers in a creamy, savory broth with vegetables, while soft dumplings cook on top for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, salt, black pepper, and thyme on top.
- Pour in chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Stir in frozen peas and milk.
- Cut biscuit dough into small pieces and place on top of the mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for 1–2 additional hours, until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Let sit briefly before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used for richer flavor.
- Add diced potatoes for extra heartiness.
- Stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end for extra richness.
- If sauce is too thin, cook uncovered briefly or add a cornstarch slurry.
- Dumplings may soften slightly if frozen and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
