This slow cooker 4-ingredient Amish chicken and biscuits is the kind of comforting, no-fuss dinner that earns a permanent spot in a busy weeknight rotation and still feels special enough to bring to a summer potluck. It leans on simple pantry and freezer staples to create tender chicken, creamy gravy, and soft biscuit topping all in one crockpot, which is exactly the sort of practical shortcut that makes homemade comfort food feel doable after a long day.
Serve this hearty dish with something light and fresh on the side, like green beans, a crisp garden salad, or sliced summer tomatoes. If you're feeding a crowd, fruit salad, buttered corn, or a simple cucumber salad round it out nicely, and sweet tea or lemonade fits right in with the cozy potluck feel.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Amish Chicken and Biscuits
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans (10.5 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (16.3 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough
Directions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a black slow cooker. Spread the condensed cream of chicken soup over the top, then pour in the chicken broth.
2. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and easy to shred.
3. Remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken right in the slow cooker, stirring it into the creamy gravy until evenly combined.
4. Separate the biscuit dough and arrange the biscuits in a single layer right on top of the chicken mixture. Cover and cook on low for 1 to 1 1/2 hours more, until the biscuit tops are puffed and cooked through.
Variations & Tips
Add vegetables: Stir in a cup of frozen peas and carrots during the last 30 minutes of cooking if you want to stretch the dish a little further and add color without making it more complicated.
Use chicken thighs: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work just as well here and stay especially tender in the slow cooker, which can be helpful if the dish will be sitting out for a potluck.
Check biscuit doneness: Since slow cookers can vary, make sure the biscuit dough is cooked through in the center before serving. If needed, give it a little extra time with the lid on, and avoid lifting the lid too often while they finish.
Make it easier to serve: For potlucks, switch the slow cooker to warm once the biscuits are done and bring a big serving spoon so everyone gets plenty of both the creamy chicken and the fluffy topping.