Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
A cozy and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 370 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups biscuit mix
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, add the chicken broth, chicken breasts, carrots, celery, and onion. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
- Prepare the Dumpling Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the biscuit mix and milk until just combined; do not overmix.
- Add Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the slow cooker over the chicken and vegetables.
- Finish Cooking: Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the biscuits are fluffy and cooked through.
- Season and Serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Watch cooking times and make adjustments for thickness if necessary. Vegetable variations can be added as preferred.