Can you put dumplings in a slow cooker?

Absolutely! Just add the biscuit dough in the last hour of cooking on HIGH. They’ll puff up and cook through perfectly.

What are the ingredients in chicken and dumplings in a slow cooker?

Chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, seasonings, butter, and refrigerated biscuits are the core ingredients. You can add veggies or swap in other types of cream soup, too.

How to thicken up chicken and dumplings in a crockpot?

Stir a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon warm water) into the mix when you return the shredded chicken. Let it cook a bit before adding the dumplings.

Can you put raw chicken straight into a slow cooker?

Yes! That’s the beauty of it. Just season it first—then it’ll slow cook to tender, juicy perfection.

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings – A Cozy, Easy Favorite

Description

A cozy, creamy slow cooker classic featuring tender shredded chicken and fluffy biscuit dumplings in a rich, savory broth.

Ingredients

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3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 (10.5-oz) cans unsalted cream of chicken soup

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp garlic powder

2 Tbsp melted butter

1 (16.3-oz) can refrigerated biscuits

Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional: dried parsley and cracked black pepper for garnish

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Instructions

1. Spray a 6-qt slow cooker with nonstick spray.

2. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in slow cooker.

3. Whisk cream of chicken soup, broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and melted butter in a bowl. Pour over chicken.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.

5. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to crockpot. Stir to combine.

6. Cut biscuits into 8 pieces each; sprinkle evenly over chicken mixture.

7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour or until biscuits are cooked through.

8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Any chicken cut works: breasts, thighs, or tenderloins.

For thicker broth, mix cornstarch with warm water and stir it in with the shredded chicken.

Optional mix-ins: peas, carrots, green beans, or frozen mixed vegetables.

Substitute cream of mushroom or celery soup if desired.

Freezer-friendly: cool completely, then freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 410
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 740mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 95mg