A warm, comforting dish with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and soft, pillowy dumplings—all cooked in a creamy, flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy nights or easy family dinners!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Base:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 box (32 oz) chicken broth
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp butter (not margarine)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1–2 cups frozen mixed veggies (peas, carrots, corn, or green beans)
For the Dumplings:
- 1 roll Pillsbury Grands biscuits (cut into quarter-sized pieces)
👩🍳 Construction (How to Make Chicken & Dumplings in the Slow Cooker)
1️⃣ Assemble the Base
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, diced onions, butter, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir everything together and cover with the lid.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken
- Set the slow cooker to LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3–4 hours).
- After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks.
3️⃣ Add the Dumplings (Final Hour)
- One hour before serving, cut the Grands biscuits into quarter-sized pieces and drop them into the broth.
- Stir gently so they don’t clump together.
- Cover and cook for the remaining hour until the dumplings are soft and fluffy.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Ladle the chicken, veggies, and dumplings into bowls.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or black pepper if desired.
✨ Variations
- Herb-Infused – Add 1/2 tsp dried thyme, rosemary, or sage for extra depth.
- Cheesy Chicken & Dumplings – Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
- Spicy Version – Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a kick.
- Extra Creamy – Mix in 1/2 cup heavy cream during the last 30 minutes.
- Gluten-Free Dumplings – Use gluten-free biscuit dough or substitute with cornbread dumplings.
💡 Tips & Tricks
✔ Don’t Overmix the Dumplings – Stir gently to keep them light and fluffy.
✔ For Extra Thick Broth – Stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water in the last 30 minutes.
✔ Use Rotisserie Chicken – To save time, shred pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and reduce cook time to 3 hours on LOW.
✔ Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave.
⏳ Time & Nutrition
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Calories: ~350 per serving (varies based on portion size)
This easy, hearty chicken & dumplings recipe is pure comfort in a bowl! What’s your favorite way to customize it?