This chicken dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and flavor to your table with minimal effort. Using a slow cooker makes this dish incredibly simple, allowing the rich flavors to meld beautifully over several hours, resulting in tender chicken and fluffy dumplings. I find chicken dumplings a lifesaver on busy weeknights, offering a wholesome meal that feels like it took all day to prepare. This version simplifies the process without sacrificing any of the comforting taste, making it a perfect addition to your family’s rotation.

⏱ Time: 360 min
👥 Servings: 6-8
📊 Level: Easy
🥗 10 ingredients
Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings! - chicken dumplings

Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings!

Chicken dumplings: master this hearty slow cooker recipe for a delicious and easy family meal. Perfect for cozy evenings.
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Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 8
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of celery soup (1 can)
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen vegetables (or peas and carrots, thawed)
  • 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuits (1 can, Buttermilk, Country, or Homestyle)

Instructions
 

  • Add onion to 6 qt crock pot and top with chicken breasts.
  • In a small bowl, combine cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, parsley, poultry seasoning and pepper. Spread over chicken breasts. Top with chicken broth and cook on high 5 hours.
  • Approximately 1 hour (I allow 60 – 90 minutes) before serving (after 4 hours of cooking time), roll each biscuit thin and flat. Cut into 4 strips. Add vegetables to the slow cooker and stir. Add biscuit strips on top. Replace lid as quickly as possible.
  • To Serve: Remove chicken breasts and slightly shred. Add back into slow cooker and stir (this will break up the dumplings somewhat which is ok). Let cook an additional 10 minutes and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

  • For the most tender chicken, shred it directly in the slow cooker liquids; it helps absorb more flavor.
  • If your dumplings seem too dense, ensure you roll them thinly enough. I once had them too thick, and they didn’t cook through as well.
  • Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to be safely cooked. Check with a meat thermometer before shredding.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed to loosen the sauce.

This slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the ease and deliciousness of this classic comfort food, and feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables!

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