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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings for Cozy Family Comfort

Enjoy the comforting Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings, a family favorite with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a creamy broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Dumpling Preparation Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Dumplings
  • 16.3 ounces Refrigerated Biscuits Use Buttermilk or Country variants for best texture
For the Chicken and Broth
  • 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Thighs can be swapped for richer flavor
  • 48 ounces Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option
For the Veggies
  • 16 ounces Frozen Vegetables Or Peas and Carrots, thawed
  • 1 large Onion Shallots can substitute for a milder taste
For the Creamy Base
  • 10.5 ounces Condensed Cream of Celery Soup Can substitute with cream of mushroom or chicken
  • 10.5 ounces Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup Other soups can be used as needed
For the Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Dried parsley is a good alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Poultry Seasoning Dried thyme and oregano can be used as substitutes
  • Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing a large onion and adding it to your slow cooker. Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the onion.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine condensed cream of celery soup and cream of chicken soup. Add in chopped parsley, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and spread over the chicken.
  3. Pour reduced sodium chicken broth over the mixture. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours.
  4. About 60 to 90 minutes before serving, roll out refrigerated biscuits on a floured surface and cut them into strips.
  5. Fold thawed frozen vegetables into the slow cooker, then stir in the biscuit strips. Cover and let cook for an additional 60 minutes.
  6. After the dumplings have cooked, carefully remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized by adding different vegetables or using alternative soup bases.

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