This Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, creamy broth. Let your slow cooker do all the work for this hearty and satisfying meal the whole family will love!
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 🐓 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 🧅 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 🥕 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 🥬 2 stalks celery, diced
- 🥫 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
- 🥛 4 cups chicken broth
- 🌿 1 tsp dried thyme
- 🧂 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
For the Dumplings:
- 🍞 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 🌿 1/2 tsp dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Slow Cooker:
- Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2️⃣ Add the Vegetables and Soup:
- Top the chicken with the onion, carrots, celery, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and butter cubes.
3️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
- Cover and cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
4️⃣ Shred the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
5️⃣ Prepare the Dumplings:
- Cut the biscuit dough into small pieces (about 1-inch squares). Add the dough pieces to the slow cooker, spreading them evenly over the top of the chicken mixture.
6️⃣ Cook the Dumplings:
- Cover and cook on High for an additional 1 hour, or until the dumplings are cooked through and no longer doughy.
7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
- Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and garnish with dried parsley, if desired. Serve warm for the ultimate comfort meal!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Rich & Creamy: The perfect combination of tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings.
- Easy & Convenient: Let your slow cooker handle most of the work.
- Family Favorite: Loved by kids and adults alike.
- Comfort in a Bowl: Perfect for chilly nights or whenever you need a cozy meal.
Enjoy this Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings—a hearty, comforting dish that tastes like home! 🐓✨🍲