How to make chicken stew and dumplings in a slow cooker?

To make a rich, stew-style version, follow the same base as this 5 ingredient crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe but reduce the broth slightly and add more shredded chicken at the end. Let the biscuits cook longer with the lid off for a slightly thicker, stew-like consistency.

What ingredients do I need for chicken and dumplings?

You only need five: boneless, skinless chicken, canned biscuit dough, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and basic seasonings. This easy combo is why 5 ingredient crockpot chicken and dumplings is so loved—flavor without the fuss.

How to thicken up crockpot chicken and dumplings?

After shredding the chicken, remove the lid and continue cooking for 30–45 minutes to let excess liquid evaporate. Or use a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water). You can also mash a few cooked dumplings back into the broth. For more on this, revisit Part 3’s thickening tips.

How long should I cook dumplings in a slow cooker?

Add biscuit pieces on top of the chicken mixture and cook for about 1 hour on high. Don’t stir. The lid stays on to trap steam—this ensures the dumplings puff up and cook through without getting soggy.

5 Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

Scale

1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
2 cups chicken broth
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (cut into small pieces)
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and spoon cream of chicken soup over the top. Do not stir.
Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
Shred chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks and stir to combine.
Add biscuit pieces on top, gently pressing them into the liquid. Do not stir.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.

Notes

To thicken the broth, cook uncovered for the final 30 minutes or mash a few dumplings into the soup. Great with green beans or a side salad. Freeze without biscuit dough for up to 2 months.

Author: Sarah Hale
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Category: Slow Cooker
Method: Crockpot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 410
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 105mg

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