Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken & Dumplings (Print Version)

Creamy ranch-flavored chicken stew with fluffy drop biscuits, made effortlessly in your slow cooker.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Stew

01 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
06 - 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
07 - 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Drop Biscuits

12 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
13 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
14 - 1 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 - 1 cup whole milk

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place chicken, diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning mix, minced garlic, black pepper, and dried thyme into the slow cooker. Stir ingredients until evenly combined.
02 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours, or until chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
03 - Remove cooked chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks until completely separated. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in frozen peas.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and whole milk until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
05 - Drop spoonfuls of prepared biscuit dough evenly across the surface of the stew in the slow cooker.
06 - Cover and cook on high setting for 1 hour, until biscuits are cooked through and fluffy.
07 - Transfer to serving bowls and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Infused with flavorful ranch seasoning for a unique twist on a classic comfort dish.
  • Slow-cooked to perfection, ensuring the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich.
  • Topped with fluffy, homemade drop biscuits that soak up the creamy gravy.
  • Requires minimal effort with only 20 minutes of active preparation time.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the biscuit dough; stir until just combined to ensure the dumplings remain light and fluffy.
  • Check ingredient labels for allergens such as wheat, milk, and soy, which are often found in ranch mixes and condensed soups.
  • For extra flavor, use chicken thighs which stay succulent during the long slow cooker process.
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