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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

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This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting, one-pot classic made with tender chicken, fluffy biscuit dumplings, and a rich, creamy broth. It’s an easy, hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade biscuit dough)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In the slow cooker, combine onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
  2. Place chicken on top of vegetables.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add cream of chicken soup, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to mix.
  4. Dot with butter, cover, and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
  5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  6. Tear biscuit dough into small pieces and place evenly on top of the mixture.
  7. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, or until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version—add in the last 2 hours.
  • Add peas or green beans in the final 30 minutes for extra veggies.
  • Drop dumplings can be used instead of biscuit dough for a from-scratch option.
  • Add diced potatoes with the vegetables for a heartier meal.
  • Stir in extra broth if the sauce is too thick before serving.

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