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

If you're craving a comforting and satisfying meal that won't weigh you down, look no further than this healthier slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe. This hearty dish is packed with tender chunks of chicken, plenty of vegetables, and light and fluffy dumplings, all cooked to perfection in the convenience of your slow cooker.

Slow cooking allows the flavors of the ingredients to meld together, resulting in a rich and delicious broth that will warm you from the inside out. And the...

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups natural cream of chicken soup
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 10 ounces refrigerated reduced-fat biscuit dough, torn into pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place chicken, butter, cream of chicken soup, and onion in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours. Stir in carrots after 5 hours of cooking.
  • Place torn biscuit dough on top of chicken mixture 30 minutes before serving. Cover and cook until dough is no longer raw in the center, about 25 minutes. Lift edges of biscuits and stir in peas. Let stand until warm before serving.
  • Nutrition

    248 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 758mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 455mg