Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Description
This Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting, hearty meal with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and savory vegetables. Perfect for effortless weeknight dinners or cozy family meals!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
- 4 cups chicken broth,
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas, optional
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, 8 biscuits
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic.
- Place chicken breasts, chopped vegetables, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper in the slow cooker. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return to slow cooker.
- Stir in frozen peas and let warm through for a few minutes.
- Open refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Gently place biscuit pieces on top of simmering broth. Cover and cook 30–40 minutes, until dumplings are fully cooked and fluffy.
- Spoon chicken, vegetables, and dumplings into bowls. Serve warm for a comforting, hearty meal.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker, or Ninja Possible Cooker
- Ladle
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 1812mgPotassium: 724mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3675IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 4mg