Description
Comfort flows through this hearty slow cooker chicken and biscuits masterpiece, bringing southern charm right to your dinner table. Creamy chicken nestled beneath golden biscuits promises a satisfying meal you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Components:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8-count, like Pillsbury Grands)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine chicken, broth, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and seasonings in the slow cooker, creating a rich, flavorful base for the dish.
- Gently mix in diced onions, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients throughout the mixture.
- Secure the lid and allow the slow cooker to work its magic on low heat for 5-6 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken becomes incredibly tender and easily pulls apart.
- Carefully transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, folding it back into the creamy sauce.
- Introduce frozen mixed vegetables, stirring them into the chicken mixture to add color, nutrition, and texture.
- For those desiring a thicker consistency, create a quick cornstarch slurry by whisking cold water with cornstarch, then gently incorporate it into the slow cooker.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, letting the sauce thicken and flavors meld together.
- While the chicken mixture develops, prepare the biscuits according to package instructions until they achieve a golden, crisp exterior.
- Ladle the creamy chicken mixture into serving bowls and crown with warm, fluffy biscuits.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a burst of color and added freshness.
Notes
- Customize the seasoning by experimenting with herbs like rosemary or sage for a more complex flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium chicken broth and reducing added salt to make the dish heart-friendly.
- Transform this recipe into a gluten-free meal by substituting regular biscuits with gluten-free alternatives and using cornstarch carefully.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like chopped carrots or celery during the initial cooking process for increased fiber and vitamins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg