This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling Soup combines tender, seasoned chicken thighs with a creamy broth, peas, carrots, and fluffy dumplings made from scratch. Cooked low and slow for six hours, it delivers a hearty, comforting meal perfect for cold days.

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1. How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Soup
2. Tips & Tricks
3. More Recipes To Try
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Hey Cousins! So, let me tell you, when it’s cold outside, and you need something to warm your soul, this Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling Soup is the answer! Imagine your kitchen filling up with the cozy aroma of tender chicken and fluffy dumplings simmering away. It’s a hug in a bowl, perfect for feeding the family or saving some for later. The best part? It all comes together in your slow cooker with hardly any effort. Let’s get into it!

Shopping List For This Recipe

Here’s what you need to grab before getting into this comforting dish.

For the Soup:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp seasoning salt
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 10.5 oz can of cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups heavy cream

For the Dumplings:

• 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp butter, at room temperature

How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Soup

1. Prep the Chicken:
Season your boneless chicken thighs with 1 tsp of seasoning salt, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Now, get them nestled into your slow cooker.

2. Add the Rest:
Throw in the chopped onion, frozen peas, and carrots. Pour in that lovely chicken broth, along with the can of cream of chicken soup and heavy cream. Give it a good stir to get everything cozy in the pot.

3. Cook:
Pop the lid on, set the slow cooker to low, and let it work its magic for about 6 hours. You want the chicken tender enough to shred with a fork.

4. Make the Dumplings:
When the chicken is nearly ready, grab a bowl and sift together 1 1/2 cups of self-rising flour with 1/2 tsp of poultry seasoning. Mix in your room-temperature butter and buttermilk until you have a sticky dough. It’s going to be the star of the show!

5. Drop the Dumplings:
With about 45 minutes left, drop spoonfuls of that dough right on top of your soup. Pop the lid back on and let it finish cooking. The dumplings will puff up beautifully, soaking in all that savory goodness.

6. Serve and Savor:
Once the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy, give the soup a gentle stir to mix in all the flavors. Serve it hot and let the comfort of this dish wrap you up like a cozy blanket!

Tips & Tricks

• Cut the Prep time: If you’re short on time, use pre-chopped onions or a bag of frozen mixed veggies to make it even easier.
• Dumpling Drama: If you like your dumplings a bit crisper, let them cook uncovered for the last 15 minutes.
• Freezer Friendly: Make a double batch of the soup (without the dumplings) and freeze some for those days when you need a quick, hearty meal.

More Recipes To Try

Want more deliciousness? Check out these other comforting recipes:

• Homemade Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
•  Soul Food Chicken and Dumplings 
• Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumpling Soup

This Chicken and Dumpling Soup is a cozy slow cooker meal featuring juicy chicken thighs simmered in a rich, creamy broth with peas, carrots, and homemade dumplings. With six hours of slow cooking, it creates a warm, comforting dish that's perfect for chilly weather.

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Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes minutes

Total Time 6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp seasoning salt
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 10.5 oz can of cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups heavy cream
• For the Dumplings:
• 1 1/2 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp butter at room temperature

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

• Season the boneless chicken thighs with 1 tsp of seasoning salt, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
• Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the slow cooker.

Add the Ingredients

• Add the chopped onion, frozen peas and carrots, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.
• Pour in the can of cream of chicken soup and the heavy cream. Stir everything together until well combined.
• Cook the Soup:
• Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Prepare the Dumplings

• In a large mixing bowl, sift together the self-rising flour and 1/2 tsp of poultry seasoning.
• Add the softened butter and buttermilk into the flour mixture. Mix until it forms a sticky dough.

Add the Dumplings

• About 45 minutes before serving, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough on top of the soup in the slow cooker.
• Replace the lid and cook for an additional 45 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.

Serve

• Gently stir the soup to incorporate the dumplings. Serve hot, and enjoy the comforting flavors of this homemade chicken and dumpling soup!

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