By: Becky Hardin
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Get dinner on the table effortlessly with this Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe. Requiring minimal prep, this creamy slow cooker chicken and dumplings is topped with simple biscuits for one easy family dinner.
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What’s in this Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe?
Chicken and dumplings is such a hearty and comforting meal, and when cooked in the Crockpot, it’s so easy! This delicious casserole is full of rich flavors and so creamy. Topped with store-bought biscuit dough, it will make dinner time a breeze.
- Chicken: Use chicken thighs rather than breasts for this recipe. They stay perfectly tender and are less likely to dry out.
- Salt + Pepper: Enhance the natural flavor of the chicken.
- Bay Leaf: Adds an herbal flavor that lightens up this heavy stew.
- Dried Herbs: Parsley, rosemary, and thyme deepen the flavor of the stew.
- Garlic Powder: Adds an earthy flavor and a pungent aroma.
- Chicken Broth: Forms the base of the stew, creating a salty, umami base.
- Carrot: Adds a hint of sweetness and a pop of color.
- Onion: Enhances the earthiness and sweetness of the soup.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Makes this dish extra creamy and thick!
- Frozen Peas: Add a pop of color and sweetness.
- Refrigerated Biscuit Dough: Makes this recipe super easy! But you could use homemade biscuit dough if you prefer.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Once you add the dumplings, don’t keep lifting the lid to check on them. They need the steam in order to cook through and turn light and fluffy.
Variations on Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
You can pretty easily modify this dish to create new and exciting variations. Try different kinds of refrigerated biscuit dough, like honey butter or buttermilk. Or try homemade variations, like cheddar bay biscuits, sweet potato biscuits, or cheesy cornbread drop biscuits for a different take. Gluten-free biscuits also work well.
For a different flavor, try adding some different veggies, like roasted mushrooms, sweet corn, or sautéed leeks.
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Recipe
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
4.56 from 692 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Cook: 5 hours hours
Total: 5 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Serves6 people
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These chicken and dumplings are such a great comfort food, and they are so easy to make in the Crockpot. So simple and so delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5-6 thighs)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 carrot peeled and sliced
- 1 onion chopped
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits)
- Chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
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Instructions
Shake salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken thighs and arrange in the bottom of the crockpot.
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Add in bay leaf, parsley, rosemary, thyme and garlic powder.
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Pour in chicken broth, carrot, onion, and cream of chicken soup. Gently stir the top to incorporate the ingredients without disturbing the chicken. It doesn’t have to be completely mixed together.
1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
Cover crockpot with the lid and cook in the crockpot on high for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is easy to shred and reaches the internal temperature of 165°F.
Add the frozen peas. You can shred the chicken if you desire. Stir well to combine.
½ cup frozen peas
Open a can of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into fourths. Roll each biscuit into a round ball. Arrange the biscuit pieces on top of everything else in the crockpot.
16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough
Replace the lid, turn the crockpot to high, and cook the biscuits until done, about 1 to 2 hours depending on your crockpot. Don’t lift the lid to check on them, if possible. If you have a glass lid, you can peek through the glass. The biscuits should take on a matte look when they are finished. Cut into one biscuit to make sure it’s cooked through.
When the biscuits are done, adjust seasonings to taste and serve.
Chopped fresh parsley
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Becky’s tips
- Use chicken thighs rather than breasts for this recipe. They stay perfectly tender and are less likely to dry out.
- When you add the dumplings, avoid lifting the lid to check on them. They need the steam to get light and fluffy.
Storage:Store crockpot chicken and dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates: 46g (15%) Protein: 29g (58%) Fat: 20g (31%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 112mg (37%) Sodium: 1628mg (71%) Potassium: 625mg (18%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 1917IU (38%) Vitamin C: 12mg (15%) Calcium: 73mg (7%) Iron: 5mg (28%)
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Serving Suggestions
This Crockpot chicken and dumplings is perfect to serve by itself for a hearty winter dinner. It’s also great with some crusty bread or your favorite veggie sides like asparagus or green beans.
How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Step by Step
Season the Chicken: Shake ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper over both sides of 1½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs and arrange in the bottom of the crockpot.
Fill the Crockpot: Add in 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of dried parsley, ½ teaspoon of dried rosemary, ½ teaspoon of dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Pour in 1¾ cups of chicken broth, 1 peeled and sliced carrot, 1 chopped onion, and 10.5 ounces (1 can) of cream of chicken soup. Gently stir the top to incorporate the ingredients without disturbing the chicken. It doesn’t have to be completely mixed together.
Cook the Chicken: Cover crockpot with the lid and cook in the crockpot on high for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is easy to shred and reaches the internal temperature of 165°F.
Add the Peas and Dumplings: Add ½ cup of frozen peas. You can shred the chicken if you desire. Stir well to combine. Open a 16.3-ounce can of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into fourths. Roll each biscuit into a round ball. Arrange the biscuit pieces on top of everything else in the crockpot.
Cook the Dumplings: Replace the lid, turn the crockpot to high, and cook the biscuits until done, about 1 to 2 hours depending on your crockpot. Don’t lift the lid to check on them, if possible. If you have a glass lid, you can peek through the glass. The biscuits should take on a matte look when they are finished. Cut into one biscuit to make sure it’s cooked through. When the biscuits are done, adjust seasonings to taste and serve.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot chicken and dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the slow cooker or on the stovetop set over medium-low heat.
How to Freeze
It’s best to freeze slow cooker chicken and dumplings without the dumplings. Freeze the chicken stew by itself in an airtight container or Ziplock bag fo up to 6 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before placing in the slow cooker, adding the dumplings, and cooking through.
Should chicken and dumplings be covered?
Yes, you should keep the crockpot covered as soon as you add the dumplings so that they can steam and fully cook through.
Why is my chicken and dumplings not thickening?
If your soup isn’t thickening, you may have added too much chicken broth. You can thicken it back up by cooking down the mixture on high for a bit.
What can I use to thicken chicken and dumplings?
We use cream of chicken soup to thicken this stew, but you can also add a roux made from 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of flour cooked until foaming, or stir in a slurry made from 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water.
How do I tell when dumplings are done in chicken and dumplings?
Your dumplings are done when they are light, fluffy, and slightly firm. You can insert a toothpick into the center of one, and it should come out clean. The dumplings should be soft, but they should not taste doughy.
Why aren’t my dumplings light and fluffy?
It’s important to neither under nor overcook the dumplings. Undercooked dumplings will be raw in the middle and dense, while overcooked dumplings will begin to disintegrate. Make sure to keep the lid on tight to seal in the steam so that the dumplings have a chance to cook fully through.
More Crockpot Chicken Recipes To Try
- Crockpot Chicken Breasts
- Crockpot Mexican Shredded Chicken
- Crockpot Chicken and Rice
- Crockpot Ranch Chicken
- Crockpot BBQ Chicken
- Crockpot Tuscan Chicken
- Crockpot Honey Garlic Chicken
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