Description

A foolproof slow cooker recipe for chicken and dumplings using fluffy biscuit dough. This comforting, creamy dish is perfect for busy weeknights and requires minimal prep time.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups carrots and celery (pre-chopped soup mix or fresh), diced small
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons flour
15.25 oz biscuit mix (e.g., Jiffy cornmeal mix)
0.5 cup whole milk
0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

Chop onion, carrots, and celery into small, bite-sized pieces.
Place chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker and scatter vegetables on top.
Pour chicken broth and melted butter over the chicken and veggies.
Sprinkle in thyme, parsley, and black pepper. Do not add salt yet.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours until chicken shreds easily and reaches 165°F.
Remove chicken and shred using two forks; set aside.
Whisk heavy cream and flour together in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry.
Stir the cream-flour mixture into the slow cooker gravy to thicken it.
In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix and milk. Stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Fold in cheese if using.
Stir shredded chicken back into the thickened gravy.
Using a fork, drop small spoonfuls of dough onto the surface of the stew, spacing them out.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 30-45 minutes without lifting the lid.
Serve immediately in wide bowls, topped with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough to ensure fluffy dumplings. Keep the lid closed during the final cooking stage to trap steam. The dumplings do not freeze well; freeze the stew base separately if needed. Use low-sodium broth to control sodium levels.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480
Sodium: 850
Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 2
Protein: 35

Keywords: crockpot chicken and dumplings, slow cooker dinner, comfort food, biscuit dough dumplings, easy weeknight meals, homestyle cooking