Description

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that fills your home with a delightful aroma and warms your soul. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, savory broth, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights. With minimal prep and a slow cooker doing the work, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to enjoy at the end of the day.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
2 cups diced carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
2 cups diced celery (about 3 stalks)
1 medium onion, diced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups dumpling mix (or homemade dumplings)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep your ingredients by chopping the vegetables.
Place the chopped carrots, celery, and onion in the slow cooker.
Layer the chicken on top of the vegetables and pour in the chicken broth until everything is covered.
Season with thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumpling batter according to instructions or your favorite recipe and drop spoonfuls into the broth.
Once cooked through, serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: For added flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the slow cooker. You can substitute chicken with turkey or add more vegetables like peas for variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days; reheat gently on low heat.