Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 7 hr 45 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of celery soup
  • 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) large refrigerated homestyle buttermilk biscuits
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
  • Additional freshly ground pepper

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix both soups, broth and onion. Arrange chicken in slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dot with butter.
  • 2
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours. Uncover; shred chicken, using 2 forks. Stir in peas and carrots. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook while preparing dumplings.
  • 3
    On work surface, roll biscuits to flatten to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut each biscuit into 4 strips. Place strips in stew, pressing gently with back of spoon to submerge in liquid. Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour 30 minutes or until dumplings are thoroughly cooked. Sprinkle with parsley, egg and additional pepper.

  • Plan ahead by making a batch of hard-boiled eggs in advance. Hard-boiled eggs will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week, so when cooking your egg for this slow-cooker chicken and dumplings recipe, cook a few extra, too. Hard-boiled eggs make a great addition to salads and sandwiches and make a great snack when eaten with a dash of salt and pepper. Head over to our hard-boiled eggs recipe for more tips and tricks on how to make perfect hard-boiled eggs.
  • Add ½ teaspoon of a couple of your favorite dried spices such as rosemary, thyme, sage, or garlic for a little variety in this classic dish. If you are feeling adventurous try a bit of Cajun seasoning for a flavorful kick!
  • If you want another classic chicken dinner recipe that’s easy to prepare, try this recipe for chicken and biscuits that will help you put a delicious homemade dinner on the table in 30 minutes.
  • Looking for a gluten-free version? Try this delicious gluten-free chicken and dumplings recipe that uses gluten-free Bisquick™ for the dumplings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
520
Total Fat
25g
0%
Saturated Fat
7g
0%
Sodium
2120mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
44g
0%
Dietary Fiber
4g
0%
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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