Description

This slow cooker chicken & dumplings recipe combines tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth for an effortless comfort meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers homestyle flavor with minimal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

4 cups chicken broth

1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup sliced carrots

1 cup chopped celery

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons butter

1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8–10 biscuits)

salt and black pepper to taste

fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter

2. add chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, butter, broth, and cream of chicken soup

3. season with salt and pepper and stir gently to combine

4. cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or on high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender

5. about 1 hour before serving, discard bay leaf and cut each biscuit into quarters

6. gently place the biscuit pieces on top of the mixture without stirring

7. cover and cook on high for another hour until dumplings are cooked through

8. remove the lid and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken

9. sprinkle with parsley and adjust seasoning before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: main course
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 900
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 3
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: slow cooker, chicken and dumplings, comfort food, crockpot recipe, easy dinner, family meal, one pot, slow cook dinner