Slow cooker season is here! At Allrecipes we’re big fans of the “set it and forget it” method of getting dinner on the table. We have hundreds of slow cooker recipes on our site, shared by regular everyday home cooks from across the world looking for dependable and straightforward dinner solutions. From impressive center pieces to crave-worthy sides, soups, stews, and meats—we love the versatility and ease that comes with working with a slow cooker.
Our readers love slow cooker recipes, too, particularly this one. Nearly 16,000 Allrecipes member have given this recipe a whirl since it was first published in June 1999. In those 26 years, thousands of users rated and reviewed it and shared it with friends and loved ones.
It’s really no surprise. This dish has only five ingredients and is prepped in the time it takes to chop an onion and throw a few things into a slow cooker. So will you join thousands of home cooks in giving this a try? We hope so! We’re sure you’ll become one of many who regularly enjoy this cozy, easy-peasy dinner.
About Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings are an iconic American cold-weather favorite. The dish is hearty and comforting and warms you from the inside out. Plus, it’s universally beloved, making it a great option to feed your whole family.
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe takes things one step further. By cutting down on hands-on cooking time, and using pre-packaged ingredients like canned condensed cream of chicken soup and refrigerated biscuit dough, it makes cooking dinner a breeze.
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
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Simply put all the ingredients besides the biscuit dough in the slow cooker: butter, chicken breast, diced onion, and cream of chicken soup. Cover and cook on high for five to six hours. After that time, take a look at the chicken breasts and decide if you’d like to serve them whole or shredded for easier portioning. Then tear the biscuit dough into pieces and gently place them on top of the slow cooked mixture, cover, and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the biscuit dough is cooked through.
Praise and Tips From the Allrecipes Community
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This recipe has over 7,000 reviews and more than 6,000 five-star ratings—so there’s a lot of praise for this simple dinner recipe. Many tips community members share are about making it their own. This is a completely customizable recipe—add your own herbs and spices, add frozen veg to bulk it up, or utilize homemade biscuit dough.
“I always use chicken stock instead of water,” suggested one Allrecipes reviewer. “I buy the bone in thighs with the skin on it and after a couple of hours I use a big slotted spoon to get the bones and skin out of it. Cooking like this always gives it more flavor as well. I also add poultry seasoning, seasoning, salt, and a couple other things. It comes out awesome every time.”
Other reviewers added diced potatoes, carrots, and celery to incorporate some fresh veggies. Others have even used Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuit mix for the top—yum. One reviewer called it “better than Cracker Barrel,” so you know the recipe is worth trying.
“This is a hit every time I make it,” shared an Allrecipes member. “It’s cold and rainy today so we’re going to thoroughly enjoy this tonight! I have made this several times as directed and it’s sooooo good, but today I’ll be adding a can of mixed veggies for a little more oomph.”
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