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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings Recipe
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This Easy Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings recipe offers a comforting, hearty meal perfect for any day. Tender chicken, savory broth, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings cook together in a slow cooker for effortless preparation and rich flavor. With simple ingredients and minimal hands-on time, enjoy a classic Southern-style dish that is both satisfying and wholesome.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Broth

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Vegetables

  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Seasonings and Flavorings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh thyme or parsley sprigs
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Dumplings

  • 2 cups Bisquick or homemade biscuit mix
  • ¾ cup milk

Soup Base

  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place 1 cup each of diced carrots, celery, and onion at the bottom of the slow cooker to form a flavorful base for the broth. Layer 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs on top of the vegetables.
  2. Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables. Season with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and poultry seasoning, add salt and pepper to taste, and toss in fresh thyme or parsley if using.
  3. Add the Creamy Base: Spoon 1 can of cream of chicken soup over the chicken and vegetables. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to enhance richness. This will create a thick, comforting broth as it cooks.
  4. Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Allow the mixture to cook for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded. Alternatively, cook on high for 3 to 4 hours if short on time.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the broth and vegetables.
  6. Prepare the Dumplings: In a bowl, mix 2 cups of Bisquick or homemade biscuit mix with ¾ cup milk until a soft dough forms. If needed, add more milk one tablespoon at a time to reach the right consistency.
  7. Add Dumplings to Slow Cooker: Drop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of dumpling dough evenly onto the surface of the broth in the slow cooker.
  8. Finish Cooking: Add 1 cup of frozen peas for a pop of color and sweetness. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until dumplings are cooked through—firm on the outside and fluffy inside.

Notes

  • Using chicken thighs will yield juicier, more flavorful meat; chicken breasts offer a leaner option.
  • Low-sodium broth helps control salt levels—adjust seasoning at the end as needed.
  • For a variation, substitute cream of mushroom soup for a different flavor profile.
  • Fresh herbs such as thyme or parsley add brightness if available.
  • Serve immediately for best texture of dumplings; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.

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