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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting bowl of slow cooker chicken and dumplings that combines tender chicken, rich gravy, and fluffy dumplings, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 can (10 oz.) cream of celery soup
  • 1 can (10 oz.) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 2 cups water or low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1 can (16 oz.) refrigerated homestyle buttermilk biscuits (about 8 biscuits)
  • Chives or parsley, to garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add chicken breasts to a 6 qt. slow cooker.
  2. Top with onions, garlic, butter, thyme, pepper, and bay leaf.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the cream of celery and cream of chicken soups along with the poultry seasoning in some water or chicken broth until smooth.
  4. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or until the chicken is fork-tender and shreds easily.
  5. Remove the bay leaf. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker along with the peas and carrots, stirring to mix well.
  7. Cut each biscuit into quarters and add them to the slow cooker.
  8. Push the biscuits halfway into the gravy to submerge them for maximum flavor absorption.
  9. Spoon gravy over the top of the biscuits.
  10. Cook on HIGH for 1 1/2 – 2 hours or until the biscuits are cooked through to your desired doneness.
  11. Sprinkle with chives or parsley (if using) and serve hot.

Notes

To serve this hearty meal, ladle generous portions into bowls. Pair with a side salad or warm cornbread. A dollop of hot sauce can add a nice zing.