Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

If you’re craving classic comfort food, this Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe is about to become your new go-to. It’s cozy, creamy, and packed with tender chicken, hearty veggies, and fluffy dumplings—all made ridiculously easy thanks to canned biscuits and your slow cooker. 

This easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe is everything you want in a cozy dinner—simple, hearty, and packed with flavor. Once you try it, don’t be surprised if it becomes part of your regular rotation.

Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, meal prepping for the week, or just want something warm and satisfying simmering all day, this recipe delivers big-time homestyle flavor with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Set it and forget it slow cooker dinner
• Uses simple pantry ingredients
• Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays
• Cozy, creamy, and full of comfort food goodness
• Dumplings made EASY with canned biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 bag pre-shredded rotisserie chicken (Costco-style) or 1 ½ lbs uncooked chicken breast cubed
• 1 (22 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (32 oz ) carton chicken bone broth
• 2 carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)
• 2–3 celery ribs, sliced (about 2 cups)
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas or corn (optional)
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuits
• Extra thyme and pepper for topping

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How It Comes Together

Step 1: Build the Base

• Add chicken, carrots, celery, and onion to your slow cooker
• Sprinkle in thyme and black pepper

Step 2: Add the Creamy Goodness

• Cream of chicken soup
• Chicken bone broth
• Stir everything together until combined

Step 3: Slow Cook

• Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours

Step 4: Add Optional Veggies

• Stir in peas or corn half way through cooking time if using (totally optional but adds a nice pop of color and sweetness)

Step 5: Prep the Dumplings

• Cut biscuits into quarters
• Gently place pieces evenly on top of the soup

Step 6: Finish Cooking

• Sprinkle dumplings with thyme and pepper
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 45 minutes. Do NOT open the lid during this time and make sure your slow cooker didn’t switch to “warm”
• Dumplings are done when they look fluffy and no longer shiny on top

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Tips for Perfect Chicken & Dumplings

• Rotisserie chicken = huge shortcut and extra flavor
• Don’t overcrowd dumplings—give them space to puff up
• Keep the lid closed! Steam is what cooks the dumplings
• Want it thicker? Let it sit uncovered for 10 minutes before serving

Serving Ideas & Entertaining Tips

This dish is basically a hug in a bowl, making it perfect for:

• Family dinners on chilly nights
• Casual gatherings or game days
• Bringing to a friend who needs a meal
• Keep your slow cooker on “warm” and let guests serve themselves—easy and stress-free!

Serve it with:

• Warm crusty bread
• A simple green salad
• Sweet tea or apple cider

This easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe is everything you want in a cozy dinner—simple, hearty, and packed with flavor. Once you try it, don’t be surprised if it becomes part of your regular rotation.