Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food dish that warms the soul and satisfies the senses. This classic recipe, slow-cooked to perfection, combines tender chicken, a creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings for a meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (10.5 ounce) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounce) cream of celery soup (optional, or use more cream of chicken soup)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
- 1 can (16.3 ounce) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. The first step in creating delicious Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is to layer all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Place the chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup (if using), onion, garlic, carrots, peas, chicken broth, thyme, pepper, salt, and poultry seasoning into the crockpot. Gently stir the mixture to combine everything.
2. Cover the crockpot and let the Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
3. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the crockpot and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir to combine it with the rest of the ingredients.
4. To create the fluffy dumplings, cut the refrigerated biscuit dough into small pieces and gently drop them on top of the chicken mixture in the crockpot. Cover and cook for an additional 1 hour on high, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
5. When the Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is ready, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm, letting the comforting flavors transport you to a cozy home kitchen.
Notes
To ensure your Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings turns out perfectly, consider these helpful tips:
While boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs both work well, consider using bone-in chicken for even more flavor and tenderness.
If you’re looking for a healthier option, you can substitute the cream of chicken and cream of celery soups with low-fat or homemade versions, or use a combination of chicken broth and milk.
For a homemade touch, you can make your own dumplings from scratch using a simple biscuit dough recipe. Alternatively, you can use refrigerated crescent roll dough or even frozen dumplings.
Be sure to add the dumplings during the last hour of cooking to ensure they cook through without becoming too dense or soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams