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A steaming bowl of slow cooker chicken dumplings, rich with broth and vegetables and chicken.

Hearty Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

This comforting slow cooker recipe features tender chicken and fluffy dumplings, all in a rich, savory broth. It's an easy one-pot meal perfect for a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 4-6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Dumplings
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (flaky kind recommended)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For Thickening (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water for cornstarch slurry

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Forks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker crock or use a liner; then place the chopped chicken, onion, celery, carrots, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary (if using), salt, and pepper into the cooker.
  2. Pour the condensed cream of chicken soup evenly over the ingredients, then add the chicken broth.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is very tender.
  2. Carefully remove and shred the chicken with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook on HIGH for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Open the can of biscuits, cut each into 4-6 pieces, and drop them evenly into the hot liquid, ensuring they are partially submerged.
  4. Cover and continue to cook on HIGH for 30-45 minutes, until the dumplings are puffed, cooked through, and fluffy.
Serving
  1. Ladle generous portions into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider browning the chicken slightly before adding it to the slow cooker. Adjust seasoning to your preference after the chicken has cooked and before adding dumplings. The cornstarch slurry is completely optional; if you prefer a thinner broth, you can skip this step. Make sure the biscuit pieces are submerged enough to cook through properly.