Slow Cooker Turkey & Dumplings

This Slow Cooker Turkey and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. Made with tender turkey, hearty veggies, and fluffy Bisquick dumplings, it’s a cozy, creamy meal that practically cooks itself. Whether you’re using leftover holiday turkey or starting fresh, this easy crockpot recipe delivers home-cooked flavor without the fuss.

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If you’ve got leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, this recipe is your new best friend. Just toss everything in the slow cooker, drop in the Bisquick dumplings, and let the magic happen. It’s rich, comforting, and the perfect way to turn leftovers into a hearty, family-friendly dinner.

1 small onion, diced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups cooked turkey, shredded or cubed

1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup

1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of celery soup

4 cups chicken broth (or turkey broth)

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

½ teaspoon salt 

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 cup frozen peas (optional)

2 cups Bisquick or any baking mix

⅔ cup milk (plus 1–2 tablespoons more if needed for soft dough)

1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic to the slow cooker.
STEP TWO – Stir in turkey, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, chicken broth, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
STEP THREE – Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are tender and the broth is creamy.
STEP FOUR – About 30 minutes before serving, stir in frozen peas (if using).

STEP FIVE – In a bowl, mix Bisquick, milk, and parsley until a soft dough forms.

STEP SIX – Drop spoonfuls of dough on top of the hot soup. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 additional hour, or until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
STEP SEVEN – Gently stir once to mix the dumplings slightly into the soup, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Storage, Reheating & Freezing Instructions

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave with a splash of broth or cream to loosen.
For freezing, store just the soup base before adding dumplings, then make fresh dough when reheating.