Description
Hearty Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings bring comfort straight from Southern kitchens to dinner tables. Creamy, savory goodness simmers slowly, promising warmth and satisfaction with each spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, optional)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) cream of chicken soup (or cream of celery/mushroom)
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to prevent sticking)
- 1 can (16 ounces or 454 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands, or see homemade option below)
Instructions
- Layer chicken pieces at the bottom of the crockpot, creating an even base for the dish.
- Sprinkle diced onions and minced garlic over the chicken to infuse aromatic flavors throughout the cooking process.
- Pour chicken broth and cream of chicken soup around the chicken, ensuring all pieces are partially submerged.
- Generously season with thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Gently stir the ingredients to distribute seasonings and ensure chicken is well-coated.
- Cover the crockpot and set to LOW temperature, allowing the chicken to slow-cook and become tender for 6-7 hours.
- Alternatively, cook on HIGH setting for 3-4 hours if time is limited, monitoring chicken for optimal tenderness.
- Once chicken is fully cooked and easily pulls apart, shred the meat using two forks directly in the crockpot.
- Prepare dumpling mixture and carefully drop spoonfuls onto the surface of the hot chicken mixture.
- Continue cooking for an additional 30-45 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken.
Notes
- Swap chicken thighs for breasts to boost moisture and prevent dryness during slow cooking.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and homemade cream of chicken soup alternative.
- For gluten-free version, replace regular flour dumplings with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of white wine or fresh herbs like rosemary to elevate the dish’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg