**Savory Slow-Cooker Chicken Dumplings: A Comforting and Hassle-Free Meal**
Indulge in the heartwarming goodness of slow-cooker chicken dumplings, a classic comfort food made effortless with frozen dumplings. This delectable dish combines succulent chicken, tender vegetables, and savory broth, all enveloped in a layer of fluffy dumplings. The slow-cooker does the work for you, ensuring fall-off-the-bone chicken and perfectly cooked dumplings. This recipe offers variations, including a vegetarian option with tofu instead of chicken, a spicy version with a kick of chili peppers, and a veggie-packed alternative with an array of colorful vegetables. Whether you prefer classic, spicy, or veggie-loaded, these slow-cooker chicken dumplings promise a satisfying and hassle-free meal that will warm your soul.
EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Creamy chicken soup with biscuits for the dumplings all made in the slow cooker.
Provided by Sarah Olson
Categories Main Course
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Add chicken, carrots, celery, onions, thyme, and black pepper to your slow cooker.
- Add the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, chicken broth and water. Stir.
- Cook on HIGH For 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
- Add peas at this point if you would like. Stir.
- I only use 7 biscuits for this recipe. Cut the biscuits into quarters. Arrange the biscuit quarters evenly over the soup.
- Sprinkle dumplings with a touch of thyme and pepper. Replace the lid.
- Turn your slow cooker to HIGH.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 45 minutes (DO NOT OPEN THE LID DURING THIS TIME). You will know the dumplings are done when they are no longer shiny.NOTE- If your slow cooker has switched over to warm after cooking for a length of time you will need to cook the dumplings for 1.5 hours so the slow cooker gets back up to temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 1308 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CROCK POT CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings. Juicy chicken breasts cook to tender perfection in the slow cooker in a rich creamy sauce. Shortcut dumplings make this delicious comforting meal effortless.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Dinner
Time 5h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add onion to 6 qt crock pot and top with chicken breasts.
- In a small bowl, combine cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, parsley, poultry seasoning and pepper. Spread over chicken breasts. Top with chicken broth and cook on high 5 hours.
- Approximately 1 hour (I allow 60 - 90 minutes) before serving (after 4 hours of cooking time), roll each biscuit thin and flat. Cut into 4 strips. Add vegetables to the slow cooker and stir. Add biscuit strips on top. Replace lid as quickly as possible.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 1300 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
Here's a homey dish that people just can't wait to dive into! Yes, you can have slow cooker chicken and dumplings from scratch. The homemade classic takes a bit of work but is certainly worth it. -Daniel Anderson, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. , In same skillet, cook celery, carrots and onion until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste and remaining salt and pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute longer. Whisk in 2 cups chicken broth; cook and stir until thickened. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in bay leaves, thyme and remaining chicken broth. , For dumplings, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in milk and butter to form a thick batter. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls over chicken mixture. Cook, covered, on low until bubbly and dumplings are set, 6-8 hours. Discard bay leaves. Remove insert and let stand, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
This is an easy slow cooker recipe that cooks while you are at work! It is wonderful on a cold, snowy day. I have four children who are picky eaters, and they LOVE this! Enjoy!
Provided by Janiece Mason
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
- Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1244.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
If the idea of enjoying a warm bowl of homemade chicken and dumplings with less hands-on cooking time sounds like a delicious idea, that means it's time to get out your slow cooker! The base for this easy recipe simmers for six hours in the slow cooker, resulting in tender, irresistible chicken in a stew of Progresso™ chicken broth, cream of celery soup and cream of chicken soup. Refrigerated biscuit dough makes for easy dumplings that are then combined with vegetables in the slow cooker for an extra hour and a half. Top this classic, flavorful slow-cooker chicken and dumpling recipe with a hard-boiled egg for an extra boost of protein and flavor.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 7h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2120 mg
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Keep pierogi in your freezer for quick family dinners: You can add them to soup or use in place of ravioli.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 7h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the carrots and celery in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Top with the chicken; sprinkle with the garlic, red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk the broth with the flour in a medium bowl until smooth; pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low, 7 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pierogi and cook as the label directs. Drain.
- Uncover the slow cooker and stir, breaking up the chicken. Add the pierogi, peas and heavy cream and stir. Let stand, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in the dill; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 26 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Cholesterol 209 milligrams, Sodium 841 milligrams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 6 grams
EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Easy, creamy chicken and dumplings made from refrigerator biscuits, slow-cooked to comfort food perfection.
Provided by Erin Krysten
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes
Time 5h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk water, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; add chicken to bowl and turn to coat.
- Pour 1/2 of the chicken broth into a slow cooker; add chicken and poultry seasoning mixture. Layer onion, carrots, and celery, respectively, over chicken. Dot butter over vegetables; pour celery soup and chicken soup over vegetables and sprinkle rosemary on top.
- Cook on High for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks; return chicken to slow cooker. Add biscuit dough pieces to chicken mixture. Cook on High for 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 755.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
Tips:
- Use frozen dumplings for convenience: Frozen dumplings are a great time-saver, and they cook perfectly in the slow cooker. Just be sure to add them to the slow cooker frozen, and don't thaw them first.
- Add vegetables to the slow cooker for a healthier meal: Vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions are great additions to this dish. They add flavor and nutrition, and they help to balance out the richness of the dumplings and broth.
- Season the broth to taste: The broth is an important part of this dish, so be sure to season it to your liking. You can add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or any other spices that you enjoy.
- Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through: The dumplings should be cooked through before you serve them. You can check them by inserting a toothpick into the center of a dumpling. If the toothpick comes out clean, the dumplings are done.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker chicken dumplings recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food. The dumplings are light and fluffy, the chicken is tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and savory. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, and it's also great for potlucks and holiday gatherings. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give this slow cooker chicken dumplings recipe a try.
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