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Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings Recipe


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  • Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Description

Hearty old-fashioned chicken and dumplings bring Southern comfort straight to your table with creamy, classic goodness. Rich chicken stew topped with pillowy dough dumplings promises pure, soul-warming deliciousness you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

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Proteins:

  • 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme

Vegetables and Seasonings:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Liquid and Dumplings:

  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (16.3-ounce) can refrigerated biscuits

Instructions

  1. Layer chopped onions across the bottom of a slow cooker, then arrange chicken breasts on top. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper to enhance flavor profiles.
  2. Drizzle cream of chicken soup and chicken broth over the chicken. Nestle thyme sprigs and bay leaf into the liquid. Secure lid and cook on High for 3 hours until chicken reaches full internal doneness.
  3. Remove and discard thyme and bay leaf. Utilize two forks to meticulously shred the cooked chicken into tender, uniform pieces.
  4. Incorporate chopped celery, carrots, peas, and minced garlic into the shredded chicken mixture, distributing vegetables evenly throughout.
  5. Transform refrigerated biscuits into bite-sized morsels by cutting or tearing. Gently fold these pieces into the chicken and vegetable blend, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
  6. Cascade remaining cooking liquid over the top to moisten biscuit pieces. Continue cooking on High for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring periodically to prevent sticking and promote even cooking. Verify vegetables are tender and biscuits are fully cooked before serving.

Notes

  • Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting chicken broth quantity for desired consistency.
  • For gluten-free option, replace refrigerated biscuits with gluten-free alternatives or cornstarch dumplings.
  • Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts for richer, more tender meat.
  • Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium chicken broth and cream of chicken soup.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 370 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg