How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food dish that has been enjoyed by generations. This hearty and satisfying meal features tender pieces of chicken and fluffy dumplings simmered in a rich and creamy broth. It's the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold winter's day or to provide a comforting meal any time of year.

While traditional chicken and dumplings can be time-consuming to prepare, this easy slow cooker version simplifies the process, making it a great option for busy we...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup water, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced-fat condensed cream of celery soup (such as Campbell's®)
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can reduced-fat condensed cream of chicken soup (such as Campbell's® Healthy Request)
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Whisk water, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; add chicken to the bowl and turn to coat.
  • Pour 1/2 of the chicken broth into a slow cooker; add chicken and poultry seasoning mixture. Layer onion, carrots, and celery, respectively, over chicken. Dot butter over vegetables; pour both condensed soups and remaining broth over vegetables, then sprinkle rosemary on top.
  • Cook on High for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks; return chicken to slow cooker. Add biscuit dough pieces to the chicken mixture. Cook on High for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    270 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 755mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 548mg