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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe for Cozy Nights

This Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe offers a comforting meal with minimal prep time, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Shredding Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Thighs are juicier.
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium or vegetable broth can be used.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Diced, yellow or white onions preferred.
  • 2 medium Carrots Sliced, fresh or frozen.
  • 2 stalks Celery Sliced, optional.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh preferred.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream/Half-and-Half Can be omitted for a lighter dish.
For the Dumplings
  • 1 can Refrigerated Biscuit Dough Cut into quarters.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Prep and Cook
  1. Gather your ingredients. Place boneless chicken into the slow cooker, followed by diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic. Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour chicken broth over the prepared ingredients, ensuring everything is covered for moisture.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set to low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and distribute biscuit dough over the chicken mixture.
  6. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm in bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider batch prepping to save time.

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