CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Nothing brings comfort quite like a bowl of warm chicken and dumplings. With this CrockPot version, you get all the cozy, homemade flavor with almost no effort. Just toss the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do the work while your kitchen fills with the delicious aroma of creamy chicken stew and fluffy biscuit-style dumplings.

Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or craving something soothing on a cold day, this easy recipe is guaranteed to satisfy.

Ingredients

1. 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2. 1 medium onion, diced
3. 2 celery stalks, sliced
4. 2 carrots, sliced
5. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
6. 1 teaspoon dried thyme
7. Salt and black pepper to taste
8. 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
9. 2 cups chicken broth
10. 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
11. 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury)
12. 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the CrockPot.
2. Add diced onion, celery, carrots, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour in cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Add butter on top.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and veggies are tender.
5. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
6. Cut the biscuit dough into small pieces (about 1-inch) and stir them into the CrockPot.
7. Add frozen peas if using. Cover and cook on high for another 1–1½ hours, stirring occasionally, until dumplings are cooked through.
8. Serve hot and enjoy that thick, creamy goodness with every bite.

Tips

– If you prefer homemade dumplings, you can use a simple dough of flour, baking powder, milk, and butter.
– Stir gently once the biscuit dough is added to avoid breaking the dumplings.
– Garnish with parsley or a touch of black pepper before serving for extra flavor.

FAQs

Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken instead?
Yes, just add it in during the last hour when adding the biscuits.

Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
You can use a dairy-free cream soup alternative and skip the butter.

Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
Yes, but dumplings may soften when reheated. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

This CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings is one of those old-school meals that never go out of style—simple, filling, and packed with love in every spoonful.