Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
This slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe combines tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken (breasts or thighs)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits
Instructions
- Put the raw chicken into the bottom of the slow cooker in a single even layer.
- Spoon the cream of chicken soup over the top, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Sprinkle the onion powder and garlic powder evenly across the surface.
- Cover and cook on low for 360 to 420 minutes, or on high for 180 to 240 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the lid about 30 minutes before serving, arrange the canned biscuits on top, then replace the lid.
- Continue cooking until the biscuits are cooked through and slightly puffed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Shred or chop the chicken in the pot, stir gently to coat the biscuits in sauce, serve warm, and enjoy.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth for a healthier option. For a richer finish, stir in a splash of cream after shredding the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg