Slow Cooker chicken and dumplings
A beloved Southern classic, Chicken and Dumplings bring together tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy, comforting broth. This slow cooker version captures the traditional flavors and textures while adding the convenience of hands-off cooking. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a satisfying meal on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Soup
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup onion chopped (about 1/2 medium onion)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup carrot grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter sliced
- 14 oz chicken broth
- 20 oz condensed cream of chicken soup 2 cans
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- For the Dumplings
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk or water
- Optional: Use canned biscuit dough for quicker preparation
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker
- Place the chicken breasts and sliced butter into your 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, frozen peas, grated carrot, and chopped parsley.
- Pour in the chicken broth and condensed cream of chicken soup.
- Season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Slow Cook the Chicken
- Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on LOW for 7 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the Chicken
- After 7 hours, shred the chicken breasts directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Add the Dumplings
- For homemade dumplings: Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add the warm milk (or water) until the dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit batter into the soup. If using canned biscuit dough, cut the dough into smaller pieces and drop them in.
- Cook the Dumplings
- Set the slow cooker to HIGH. Tilt the lid slightly to allow steam to escape and cook for 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Stir the soup gently. Ladle into bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of chicken, dumplings, and creamy broth.
Notes
- Variations: Add extra vegetables like diced potatoes, corn, or green beans, or experiment with herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Quick Tips: Use canned biscuit dough for faster preparation.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal
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