![]() Cook for a few hours, then shred your chicken into bite-sized pieces before returning to the slow cooker to continue cooking. You simply layer your vegetables and chicken in your slow cooker then pour in the stock. These Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings are a fantastic way to hunker down on a chilly night. But at the very least, my family has full bellies at the end of the day with a tasty home cooked meal that didn’t take much effort at all. I can multi-task like a pro and look like I have my entire life pulled together….which is not entirely true. It’s just another tool in the kitchen that allows me to enjoy a hearty meal without spending tons of time hovering over my stove. That….and thick fluffy sweaters!Ī lot of people are “dusting off” their slow cookers right about now but the truth is…mine’s been working overtime all summer long. It truly is the best way to enjoy the cooler weather. And they’re here…to stay….and I’m already craving all the comfort food. I love the summer but it just got so darn hot that I was counting the days until a little crisp fall temps arrived in my area. This is a great comfort food recipe that is always a family favorite dinner.įinally, there’s a chill in the air. It’s all made easier when made in a slow cooker. The dumplings bake right on top of the chicken mixture. Then the mixture is topped with a simple dumpling dough. ![]() This recipe is filled with vegetables and chicken swimming in a light cream sauce, then topped with buttery biscuits creating a family favorite for years to come.Ĭhicken is cooked with broth and vegetables until tender. I find this to be The Best Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe.Super easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings are the ultimate cold weather comfort food. Roll dough for each biscuit to about 1/4″ thick and cut into strips.ĭrop strips into cooker and cook on high for another 1-1 1/2 hours. Remove chicken breasts from slow cooker, shred and then return to cooker. Place chicken breasts in bottom of slow cooker and season with pepper.Ĭook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. ![]() In a small bowl combine both soups and the poultry seasoning and whisk to combine. HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS No added time is needed when you are using frozen chicken breasts. I have made this recipe so many times and fresh or frozen works. When I originally shared this post on my blog in 2014, I used frozen chicken breasts. I used fresh boneless chicken breasts this time. But this recipe has been made with my specific directions in quite a few different slow cooker brands and it turns out perfect each and every time. When cooking this homemade Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings for the first time, be sure to watch your slow cooker as every slow cooker cooks a bit differently. I am cooking my Slow Cooker Meatloaf with Potatoes and Carrots in my new fancy slow cooker tonight and it seems to be cooking so evenly. I did not have the hot spots like I have in my Crock-Pot brand slow cookers. This was my first time using it and was amazed at how perfect it slow cooked. I used my brand new All Clad 5 Quart Gourmet Slow Cooker with All-in 1 Browning feature. Yup… the puree technique to trick those silly non onion loving peeps. If you have picky eaters, go ahead and leave out the onion or you could also puree the onion so they do not notice. I also add in an onion because I can not cook anything without onion, lol. I always dice up a couple of stalks of celery, if you are pressed for time or do not have any on hand, the dish would still be great. If you prefer a different blend of veggies, toss in what you like. I like to use frozen peas and carrots in our recipe. The soups along with chicken broth and poultry seasoning really add a great flavor and consistency. I use a cream of celery and also a cream of chicken. I mentioned that I use creamed soups in my Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe. This recipe feeds my large family but we usually do not have any leftovers because everyone always comes back for seconds. I shared it way back then and this recipe has continued to be one of our favorites slow cooker meals. ![]() This recipe was shared on my blog way back in 2014, so I decided it was time for some much better pictures and also a video update. For my Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe, I used a couple of canned soups, frozen vegetables, a few seasonings, and canned store bought biscuits to keep the recipe very easy. I like to cook homemade dinners for my family but I like to keep them simple because time is a bit more limited for me than it was for my grandmother. My grandmother always made her Chicken and Dumplings from scratch. By subscribing, I consent to receiving emails. ![]()
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