Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken (Use rotisserie chicken, poached chicken breast, or leftover roasted chicken.)
- 1 cup sliced Carrots (Slice evenly; frozen carrots also work.)
- 1 cup Peas (Use frozen peas for convenience, or substitute fresh peas.)
- 4 cups Chicken broth (Choose low-sodium broth if preferred.)
- 1 cup Biscuit mix (Standard baking mix or gluten-free mix.)
- 1/3 cup Milk (Whole milk or unsweetened plant milk.)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (Or 2 minced garlic cloves.)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (Replace with diced onion for added texture.)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, sliced carrots, peas, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
- Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently until the seasonings distribute evenly through the broth.
- Measure the biscuit mix into a separate medium bowl.
- Pour the milk into the biscuit mix.
- Stir until a soft, slightly thick dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker securely with its lid.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, keeping the lid closed.
- Check the dumplings by inserting a toothpick into one piece.
- Serve hot when the dumplings are cooked through.
Notes
Use cooked chicken for best results and follow the tips to achieve tender dumplings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 to 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken, dumplings, slow cooker, comfort food, easy dinner