Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken & Dumplings (Printable)

Comforting chicken stew with ranch seasoning and fluffy biscuits, cooked to perfection 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

→ Dumplings

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
17 - 1 can (16 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough, optional substitute

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine chicken, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, garlic, black pepper, and thyme in the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly to blend seasonings.
02 - Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 4 hours until chicken is tender and easily shreds.
03 - Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and add frozen peas. Stir to combine.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter and milk, stirring until just combined without overmixing the dough.
05 - Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough across the surface of the stew, or arrange refrigerated biscuit dough pieces on top if using store-bought option.
06 - Cover slow cooker and cook on high setting for 1 hour until biscuits are cooked through and fluffy.
07 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It practically cooks itself while you handle life, then delivers that soul-satisfying creamy chicken stew nobody can resist.
  • The fluffy dumplings baked right on top make it feel homemade and special without requiring real baking skills.
  • Ranch seasoning does the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so you don't need a spice rack to make this taste incredible.
02 -
  • Don't skip the low-sodium broth—regular strength combined with ranch seasoning makes this dish dangerously salty.
  • Overmixing the biscuit dough is the quickest way to end up with tough hockey pucks instead of fluffy clouds, so stir gently and stop the moment everything is combined.
  • If your slow cooker runs particularly hot, check the biscuits around the 45-minute mark to prevent over-browning on the edges.
03 -
  • Make this a day ahead, refrigerate it, and reheat gently before adding the biscuits—it actually tastes even better and saves you time on serving day.
  • If you want to add potatoes, cut them into small cubes and cook them with the chicken from the start so they have time to become tender.
  • A crisp green salad on the side cuts through the richness beautifully and makes the meal feel balanced without adding much work.
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