Description
Hearty old-fashioned chicken and dumplings deliver Southern comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table. Creamy broth, tender chicken, and pillowy dumplings invite you to savor a classic meal that feels like a comforting culinary hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (10.5 ounces) cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (16.3 ounces) can refrigerated biscuits
Instructions
- Layer chopped onions at the base of a slow cooker, then arrange chicken breasts on top. Sprinkle dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper for robust seasoning.
- Drench the chicken with cream of chicken soup and chicken broth, then introduce fresh thyme and bay leaf for aromatic depth.
- Secure the lid and set slow cooker to High, allowing chicken to cook thoroughly for approximately 3 hours until fully tender.
- Remove and discard thyme and bay leaf. Utilize two forks to meticulously shred the cooked chicken into delicate strands.
- Incorporate a colorful medley of chopped celery, carrots, peas, and minced garlic into the shredded chicken mixture, enhancing nutritional value and texture.
- Transform refrigerated biscuits into rustic dumplings by tearing them into bite-sized morsels. Gently fold these pieces into the chicken blend, ensuring even distribution.
- Continue cooking on High for an additional 1 to 1½ hours, periodically stirring to prevent sticking and promote uniform cooking. Verify vegetable tenderness and complete biscuit integration.
- Ladle the steaming, comforting chicken and dumplings into serving bowls, presenting a hearty, homestyle meal perfect for satisfying hunger and warming souls.
Notes
- Optimize Texture by cutting biscuits into smaller, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent doughy centers.
- Enhance Flavor by using homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought for a richer, more authentic taste profile.
- Customize Diet by substituting gluten-free biscuits or low-sodium soup for those with dietary restrictions or health concerns.
- Boost Nutrition by adding extra vegetables like spinach or kale to increase the dish’s vitamin and mineral content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg