Description
Slow cooker chicken and biscuits deliver comfort in one hearty meal inspired by classic Southern cuisine. Rich chicken stew topped with fluffy buttermilk biscuits provides satisfying warmth you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz/298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8-count, like Pillsbury Grands)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine chicken, broth, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and seasonings in the slow cooker, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Initial Cooking: Mix in diced onions and secure the lid, allowing the slow cooker to transform ingredients on low heat for 5-6 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until chicken becomes exceptionally tender.
- Meat Breakdown: Shred the cooked chicken using two forks, then return the meat to the creamy sauce, ensuring complete integration of flavors.
- Vegetable Enhancement: Introduce frozen mixed vegetables, stirring thoroughly to incorporate additional nutrition and textural complexity.
- Sauce Refinement: If desired, create a cornstarch slurry by whisking cold water with cornstarch, then gently blend into the mixture to achieve a more substantial consistency.
- Final Simmering: Allow the chicken mixture to simmer for 15-20 minutes, permitting flavors to harmonize and sauce to thicken.
- Biscuit Preparation: Concurrently, bake biscuits according to package instructions until achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- Serving: Ladle the creamy chicken mixture into serving bowls, topping with warm biscuits and optional fresh parsley garnish for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Prevent Dry Chicken: Cook on low heat for maximum tenderness, avoiding overcooking which can make chicken tough and stringy.
- Boost Flavor Depth: Add a splash of white wine or a teaspoon of dried herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Customize Vegetable Mix: Swap frozen vegetables with fresh seasonal produce for more vibrant texture and nutritional variety.
- Control Sauce Consistency: Adjust cornstarch slurry carefully to avoid a overly thick or thin sauce, adding gradually and stirring continuously for perfect creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg