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Ultimate Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Biscuits Dumplings

Close-up of three fluffy dumplings atop shredded chicken in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for slow cooker chicken and dumplings.
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Make this creamy slow cooker chicken and dumplings for an easy, comforting meal. Your slow cooker handles the work, delivering tender chicken and fluffy biscuit dumplings in a rich gravy, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded carrots (optional)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 2 cans (10.2 ounces each) refrigerated biscuit dough

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, chicken broth, chopped onion, thyme, pepper, and salt. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  3. Add carrots, if using. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the broth mixture. If using peas, stir them in now.
  5. Increase the slow cooker setting to high. Cut each biscuit from the refrigerated dough into quarters.
  6. Place the biscuit pieces on top of the chicken mixture, ensuring they are touching slightly but not submerged in the liquid.
  7. Cover and cook on high for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and cooked through. Check a biscuit in the center to confirm it is done.
  8. Serve immediately for a hearty, one pot chicken comfort meal.

Notes

  • For a thicker gravy, mix 1/4 cup of cornstarch with 1/2 cup of cold water and stir it into the liquid mixture during the last 30 minutes of cooking before adding the biscuits.
  • If you prefer a less rich dish, use low-sodium broth and reduce the salt slightly.
  • Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to cut down on cooking time, adding it during the last hour with the vegetables.

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