Savory Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings for Cozy Nights
This chicken and dumplings recipe is a comforting slow-cooked meal perfect for cozy nights.
Equipment
- - Slow cooker
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts can substitute with thighs for juiciness
- 3 cups Water helps create a saucy consistency
- 21 oz Cream of Chicken Soup can use two cans of condensed soup as a substitute
- 1 Yellow Onion diced into 1/2-inch pieces for even distribution
- 5 cloves Garlic minced for even blending
- 1 cup Frozen Peas use frozen for convenience
- 1 Carrot cut into 1-inch chunks for even cooking
- 1 Celery diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- Thyme Sprigs adds aromatic flavor; fresh is preferred
- Kosher Salt enhances the flavor of chicken and broth; use to taste
- Black Pepper provides seasoning; use to taste on chicken and dumplings
For the Dumplings
- 1 can Refrigerated Biscuits any brand works
Instructions
How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
- Dice the onion, carrot, and celery uniformly, then mince the garlic.
- Place the diced vegetables, minced garlic, and thyme at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Lay the seasoned chicken breasts on top.
- Pour the cream of chicken soup and water over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on High for about 2 hours.
- Shred the chicken directly in the cooker.
- Stir the shredded chicken back into the broth and add the frozen peas.
- Cut each biscuit in half and arrange the halves on top of the mixture.
- Cook on High for an additional 30 minutes.
- Continue cooking on High for 2.5 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
Notes
Optional: For a touch of freshness, sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving. Adjust broth consistency as needed while cooking.