Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

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This easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe cooks while you are at work! We added more veggies and used natural (not condensed) soup to make this recipe healthier.

close up view of Chicken and Dumplings with carrots and peas in a bowl
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs 35 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 cups natural cream of chicken soup

  • 1 onion, finely diced

  • 3 carrots, sliced

  • 10 ounces refrigerated reduced-fat biscuit dough, torn into pieces

  • 1 cup frozen peas

Directions

  1. Place chicken, butter, cream of chicken soup, and onion in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours. Stir in carrots after 5 hours of cooking.

  2. Place torn biscuit dough on top of chicken mixture 30 minutes before serving. Cover and cook until dough is no longer raw in the center, about 25 minutes. Lift edges of biscuits and stir in peas. Let stand until warm before serving.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings.

127 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
7g Fat
29g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 758mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 455mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.