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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A hearty, comforting slow cooker version of chicken and dumplings with tender chicken, creamy soup base, and fluffy biscuit dumplings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken fillets
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup peas and carrots
  • 1 can biscuit dough
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken fillets with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  2. Place the chicken, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients and stir in the cream of chicken soup.
  4. Add the peas and carrots and mix gently.
  5. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough on top of the mixture.
  8. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  9. Stir in butter for extra richness before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use refrigerated biscuit dough and avoid overmixing the dumplings.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Comfort Food
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg