Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is a warm and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year. It’s a hearty blend of tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings that soak up all the rich flavors.

The best part? The slow cooker does most of the work for you, making this recipe incredibly easy to prepare. Just toss in the ingredients, let the flavors meld together over a few hours, and you’ll have a satisfying, home-cooked meal ready to serve. Whether you’re enjoying a chilly evening or just craving something comforting and delicious, this Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is sure to hit the spot. With minimal prep and clean-up, it’s a perfect go-to for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you want something delicious without spending too much time in the kitchen.

Kitchen Equipment Needed:

• Crockpot (slow cooker)
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Fork or spoon for stirring

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups (475ml) chicken broth
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
• 1 cup (240ml) frozen peas and carrots mix
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough

Directions:

1. Prepare the Crockpot:
   • Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
   • Add the chopped onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and cream of celery soup. Stir to combine.
2. Season and Cook:
   • Add the dried thyme, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir again to ensure the seasonings are well distributed.
   • Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
3. Shred the Chicken:
   • Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
   • Add the frozen peas and carrots, stirring to combine.
4. Add the Dumplings:
   • Cut the biscuit dough into small pieces (about 1-inch).
   • Drop the dough pieces on top of the chicken mixture in the crockpot.
   • Cover and cook on high for an additional 1-2 hours, or until the biscuits are fully cooked and fluffy.
5. Serve:
   • Once the dumplings are cooked through, give the mixture a gentle stir.
   • Serve hot, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.

Prep Time:

• 15 minutes

Cook Time:

• 6-8 hours (depending on crockpot setting)

Total Time:

• 6 hours 15 minutes – 8 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition (per serving):

• Calories: 450
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 4g

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Introduction: Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is a warm and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year. It’s a hearty blend of tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings that soak up all the rich flavors.

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Equipment

• Crockpot (slow cooker)
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Fork or spoon for stirring

Ingredients

  

• 1 1/2 lbs 680g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 cups 475ml chicken broth
• 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
• 1 can 10.5 oz cream of celery soup
• 1 cup 240ml frozen peas and carrots mix
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can 16.3 oz refrigerated biscuit dough

Instructions

 

• Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
• Add the chopped onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and cream of celery soup. Stir to combine.
• Season and Cook:
• Add the dried thyme, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir again to ensure the seasonings are well distributed.
• Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
• Shred the Chicken:
• Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
• Add the frozen peas and carrots, stirring to combine.
• Add the Dumplings:
• Cut the biscuit dough into small pieces (about 1-inch).
• Drop the dough pieces on top of the chicken mixture in the crockpot.
• Cover and cook on high for an additional 1-2 hours, or until the biscuits are fully cooked and fluffy.
• Serve:
• Once the dumplings are cooked through, give the mixture a gentle stir.
• Serve hot, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.
• Prep Time:
• 15 minutes
• Cook Time:
• 6-8 hours (depending on crockpot setting)
• Total Time:
• 6 hours 15 minutes - 8 hours 15 minutes
• Nutrition (per serving):
• Calories: 450
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 4g