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slow cooker chicken and dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings – Creamy Comfort Food Recipe

Cozy up with my slow cooker chicken and dumplings. Tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy broth. Perfect for a warm dinner!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups (240 g) refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough on top of the chicken mixture.
  5. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.
  • Add frozen peas towards the end of cooking for extra flavor and color.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: slow cooker, chicken and dumplings, comfort food