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Bowl of slow cooker chicken and dumplings with fluffy dumplings, creamy sauce, and fresh parsley on a wooden table.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this creamy slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe. Tender chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and fluffy biscuit dumplings come together effortlessly in your crockpot, making it perfect for busy weeknights. This homemade dish will quickly become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves These become tender and flavorful as they cook.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Adds a rich, buttery flavor.
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup The base of the creamy sauce.
  • 1 medium onion finely diced, adds a touch of sweetness and depth.
  • 1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough The shortcut for our 'dumplings.' Tear them into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2 cups water Or you can use chicken stock for even more flavor.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Prep your ingredients: Gather your chicken, soup, butter, onion, and biscuit dough. Tear the biscuit dough into small pieces and set aside.
  2. Layer everything into the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add the condensed cream of chicken soup, diced onion, and butter. Pour in enough water (or stock) to cover the ingredients and stir to combine.
  3. Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook the mixture on High for 5 to 6 hours.
  4. Add the biscuit dough: About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough pieces into the slow cooker. Make sure they’re evenly distributed and slightly submerged in the sauce.
  5. Finish cooking: Continue cooking until the biscuit dough is fully cooked and no longer raw in the center. This should take about 30 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy: Give everything a gentle stir, then serve your homemade chicken and dumplings slow cooker style hot in bowls. Watch everyone's faces light up with happiness!

Notes

Replace water with chicken stock for a richer, deeper flavor. For added ease, shred the chicken right in the slow cooker before adding the biscuit dough. You can also customize the dish by adding frozen peas and carrots during the last 30 minutes of cooking for extra nutrition and color.