Slow-Cooked Chicken and Dumplings
- Prep time:20 min
- Total time:8 hr 30 min
- Ingredients:11
- Servings:5
- Calories per serving:390
Slow-Cooked Chicken and Dumplings
- Prep time:20 min
- Total time:8 hr 30 min
- Ingredients:11
- Servings:5
- Calories per serving:390
This easy chicken and dumplings dish comes together quickly, with only 20 minutes of active prep. Then the slow cooker takes over and does the rest!
But the real reason to try this dish is the classic flavors. Carrots, celery, and mushrooms give it a nostalgic vibe — just like the soup mom used to make. An oniony soup mix turns the flavor up a notch, and if you’re still craving more oomph, you can adjust the seasonings to taste. Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layer Biscuits make perfectly chewy, incredibly delicious dumplings.
Try this chicken and dumplings in the slow cooker once … and it’ll move straight into the number one spot on your weekly dinner rotation!
Chicken and dumplings in the slow cooker versus chicken and dumplings on the stovetop
Making chicken and dumplings in the slow cooker (versus making chicken and dumplings on the stovetop) gives you a less fussy way to make this classic meal. And because chicken and dumplings cook low and slow all day, your house will smell delicious and feel ultra cozy.
To keep chicken from getting tough or rubbery, make sure your crock pot isn’t too big for the recipe and be sure you don’t overcook the chicken.
Cooking the chicken before adding it to the crock pot
This recipe calls for you to cook the chicken on the stovetop before you add it to the crockpot. Why? Because it helps brown the edges of the chicken for a nice, crispy touch and it gives the chicken — and the overall dish — more flavor. It only takes 5 to 7 minutes to brown the chicken on the stovetop and the payoff when it comes to flavor is well worth it!
How to store chicken and dumplings
To store in the refrigerator:
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To store in the freezer:
Soups and stews can be kept frozen for 2 to 3 months. Place individual servings (about 1 3/4 cups each) in freezer-safe containers. Allow 1/4- to 1/2-inch headspace for expansion in freezer containers as the mixture freezes. Cool completely in the refrigerator before freezing. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before reheating, or use microwave defrost setting. Use within one day of thawing. To reheat:
Place refrigerated or frozen, thawed chicken and dumplings in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming, or reheat in the microwave. Thick soups and stews tend to become thicker during storage. Add a little broth, milk or half-and-half while reheating until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To store in the freezer:
Soups and stews can be kept frozen for 2 to 3 months. Place individual servings (about 1 3/4 cups each) in freezer-safe containers. Allow 1/4- to 1/2-inch headspace for expansion in freezer containers as the mixture freezes. Cool completely in the refrigerator before freezing. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before reheating, or use microwave defrost setting. Use within one day of thawing. To reheat:
Place refrigerated or frozen, thawed chicken and dumplings in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming, or reheat in the microwave. Thick soups and stews tend to become thicker during storage. Add a little broth, milk or half-and-half while reheating until the mixture reaches the desired consistency.
More About This Recipe
Chicken and dumplings soup is a classic American comfort food. It’s popular in the South and Midwest, but delicious no matter where you eat it! Chicken and dumplings soup is prepared with simmered chicken, broth, dumplings and salt and pepper. Sometimes, like in our easy recipe, chopped vegetables are added to the soup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Slow-Cooked Chicken and Dumplings
- Prep time:20 min
- Total time:8 hr 30 min
- Ingredients:11
- Servings:5
- Calories per serving:390
Ingredient
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
- 1 1/2 cups fresh baby-cut carrots
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 package (1.8 oz) dry leek soup mix
- 4 cups water
- 1 can (10.2 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits (5 Count)
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Step 1In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
- Step 2In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place chicken, celery, carrots, mushrooms, soup mix and water; mix well.
- Step 3Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
- Step 4Separate dough into 5 biscuits; cut each into 8 wedges. Place biscuits and cornmeal in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag; shake gently to coat. Stir biscuits pieces into hot chicken mixture last hour of cook time.
- Step 5Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour or until biscuits are no longer doughy in center.
- Step 6Add frozen peas and pepper to chicken mixture. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until heated through.
Recipe Tips
- In this recipe, the biscuits are cut into small pieces to speed up their cooking time. Because biscuits cook best in an almost-boiling sauce, it’s important that you quickly add them in and replace the slow cooker's lid so the sauce stays piping hot.
- Don’t have any leek soup mix on hand? Dry mushroom soup mix can be used instead. To enhance the flavor of mushroom soup, add a small sliced leek or mild yellow onion in the slow cooker at the same time as you add the celery.
- To garnish, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley, dill or another favorite herb over the dish for a little color and extra flavor.
- For a family supper, serve the chicken and dumplings with sweet corn kernels, a crisp, mixed-green salad and brownie sundaes.
- For more easy-to-make slow cooker recipes, take a look at our Slow-Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken or Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken Pot Pie.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories390
- Total Fat11g
- Protein26g
- Total Carbohydrate45g
- Sugars12g
Servings: 5
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 390
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1500mg | 62% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 12g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 26g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Potassium | 500mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 140% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 25% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1&½,
- Fruit 1,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1&½,
- Very Lean Meat 2&½,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 1c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice3
