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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Cozy, creamy chicken and dumplings made right in the slow cooker. Tender biscuits, soft vegetables, and rich broth with minimal prep.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 0.75 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1.5 tsp minced garlic
  • 0.75 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 21 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for tossing biscuit pieces
  • 16 oz refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water for slurry
  • 1 cup frozen peas optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Coat the slow cooker with melted butter. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic.
  • Season chicken with thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Nestle on top of the vegetables.
  • Whisk broth and condensed soup until smooth. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
  • Cover and cook on High 4 hours or Low 7 hours, until chicken shreds easily.
  • Transfer chicken to a board, shred with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
  • Stir together cornstarch and water. Pour slurry into the pot and mix well.
  • Cut biscuits into 1-inch pieces. Toss with flour to prevent sticking.
  • Scatter biscuit pieces over the surface. Gently press to submerge in liquid.
  • Cover and cook on High 45–60 minutes, without lifting the lid, until dumplings are set.
  • Fold in peas and parsley. Cook 5 minutes more. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Notes

Variation: Swap thighs for chicken breasts, or add a splash of cream for extra richness. For a scratch dumpling, use spoonfuls of thick biscuit mix instead of canned dough. Leftovers keep 3 days refrigerated; reheat gently with a splash of broth to loosen.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.