When you need a warm, comforting, and totally hands-off meal, this Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the answer! With tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings, this dish is pure comfort food magic. The best part? The slow cooker does almost all the work, and we’re using a shortcut for the dumplings—so you get all the goodness with minimal effort!
Contents
show
👉 Ingredients
For the Chicken & Broth:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra juiciness)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (adds depth of flavor)
For the Dumplings:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
👉 Directions
Step 1: Prep the Chicken & Broth
- Place the chicken, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
- Stir in the cream of chicken soup and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
Step 2: Slow Cook the Chicken
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
Step 3: Shred the Chicken & Add Dumplings
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
- Cut the biscuit dough into small bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch chunks) and drop them into the soup.
Step 4: Cook the Dumplings
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour, until the dumplings are puffy and cooked through. (Avoid lifting the lid too much—it traps the heat needed to cook the biscuits!)
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with dried parsley for a pop of color.
- Serve warm and enjoy the cozy deliciousness!
⭐ What Sides Go Well with This Dish?
- Steamed Green Beans – A simple, fresh side to balance the creamy soup.
- Side Salad – Light and crisp, perfect with this hearty dish.
- Garlic Bread – Because more carbs are always a good idea!
🔄 Time-Saving Tips
- Use pre-shredded rotisserie chicken and reduce cooking time to 3-4 hours on LOW.
- Buy pre-chopped frozen onions, carrots, and celery to cut down on prep time.
- Use frozen biscuits instead of refrigerated dough—just thaw slightly before adding.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Tweaks
- Cut the dumplings smaller for easier bites.
- Serve with extra biscuits on the side for dipping.
- Add a little extra cream of chicken soup for a thicker, richer broth.
🔄 Ingredient Swaps
- No cream of chicken soup? Use cream of mushroom or cream of celery.
- No biscuit dough? Use homemade dumpling dough or even crescent roll dough.
- No Worcestershire sauce? Try a splash of soy sauce for a similar umami boost.
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort meal—warm, creamy, and packed with flavor. Whether it’s a chilly evening or you just need a cozy, low-effort dinner, this dish never disappoints. Try it out and let me know how your family likes it! 🍲🥄💕
