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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Shruthi
This recipe creates creamy chicken stew with fluffy dumplings cooked right in the slow cooker. It’s flavorful, filling, and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, southern comfort food
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into small pieces

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken, broth, soup, onion, carrots, celery, and seasonings in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  • Shred chicken with two forks and return to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in peas. Add biscuit dough pieces on top of the stew.
  • Cover and cook for 1 more hour until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  • Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for richer flavor and tenderness.
  • Biscuit dough creates light, fluffy dumplings effortlessly.
  • Frozen peas add sweetness and color to the dish.
  • Cream of chicken soup enhances creaminess without extra effort.
  • Stir dumplings gently to avoid breaking them.
Keyword American comfort food, creamy chicken stew, crockpot chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, Slow cooker chicken and dumplings