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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting and effortless dish featuring tender chicken in a rich broth, topped with fluffy dumplings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • to taste seasoning Salt and pepper
  • 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by chopping the carrots, celery, and onion.
Layering
  1. In your slow cooker, layer the chicken breasts at the bottom.
  2. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken, followed by the cream of chicken soup.
  3. Add the chopped vegetables, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, covering everything in the creamy goodness.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. The longer, the better for tender chicken.
Preparing Dumplings
  1. About 30 minutes before serving, open your can of refrigerated biscuit dough.
  2. Pull apart the dough into pieces and drop them on top of the cooking mixture in the slow cooker.
Finishing
  1. Once the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through, stir everything well.
  2. Adjust seasoning as necessary and then it’s time to serve!

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.