Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumplings
20 minutes active; 3+ hours inactive to prepare serves 6
INGREDIENTS
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10 oz.) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of celery soup
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 (8 oz.) package frozen peas and carrots, defrosted
- 1/2 (32 oz.) package low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, plus extra for garnish
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of chicken, cream of celery soup and chicken broth until combined. Add poultry seasoning, then season with salt and pepper, as desired.
- Place chopped onion and chicken breasts in slow cooker, then top with seasoned soup mixture. Cover with lid and cook on high for 4 hours, or until cooked through.
- Optional: shred chicken with two forks.
- After 3 1/2 hours, separate your biscuits, flatten them and cut them into strips.
- Stir peas and carrots into (shredded) chicken mixture, then top with biscuit strips.
- Cover slow cooker again (optional: place a paper towel under the lid to catch any condensation), then cook for another 1 hour.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Spend With Pennies