Description
CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, made with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for busy days, this slow cooker recipe is an effortless, family-friendly classic that brings homemade charm to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into small pieces
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
Place chicken breasts, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in the CrockPot. Pour in chicken broth and add cream of chicken soup, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt. - Cook:
Cover and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender. - Shred the Chicken:
Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the CrockPot. - Add Peas and Biscuits:
Stir in frozen peas and layer biscuit dough pieces evenly on top of the mixture. - Finish Cooking:
Cover and cook on High for 1-2 hours until biscuits are puffed and cooked through. - Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, swap in fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms, green beans, or corn to customize.
- Thicken the broth with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-9 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
