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5‑Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

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This 5-ingredient slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe is an easy, hearty meal made with tender chicken, creamy soup, and fluffy biscuit dumplings. It’s the ultimate comfort food with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces
  • Water, enough to cover chicken

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts, butter, diced onion, and both cans of cream of chicken soup into the slow cooker.
  2. Pour in enough water to fully cover the chicken.
  3. Cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, tear biscuit dough into small pieces and drop on top of the chicken mixture.
  5. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked and fluffy.
  6. Gently shred or cut the chicken, stir lightly, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add diced vegetables like carrots, peas, or celery for extra nutrition and flavor.
  • Substitute water with chicken broth for richer taste.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
  • Enhance seasoning with garlic powder, black pepper, or poultry seasoning.
  • Stir in a splash of cream at the end for added richness.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg