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Close-up of Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings in a wooden bowl, topped with shredded chicken and fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food—tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings simmered together for a cozy, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Stew
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 2 cups celery sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup milk or cream
Dumplings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter cold, cubed
  • 3/4 cup milk

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Place chicken in the slow cooker and top with sautéed onion and garlic.
  4. Add chicken broth, carrots, celery, thyme, parsley, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
  6. Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in frozen peas and milk or cream.
  8. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings.
  9. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then stir in milk to form a soft dough.
  10. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering stew.
  11. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30–40 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  12. Serve hot and enjoy a cozy, comforting meal.

Notes

For extra richness, use cream instead of milk. Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day.