Description
This comforting Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe features tender shredded chicken simmered in a creamy broth with flavorful seasoning, topped with fluffy biscuit dough cooked directly in the slow cooker. It’s an easy, hearty dish perfect for cozy dinners with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
- 3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 (10.5-oz) cans unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder, or to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder, or to taste
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
Dumplings
- 1 (16.3-oz) can refrigerated biscuits
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Mix the Broth Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, onion powder, garlic powder, melted butter, and low-sodium chicken broth until smooth.
- Cook Chicken Low and Slow: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker and pour the soup mixture evenly over the top. Secure the lid and cook on LOW heat for 5 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and infuse the broth with flavor.
- Shred the Chicken: After cooking, carefully remove the chicken breasts onto a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken finely, then return the shredded meat back into the slow cooker. Stir to combine everything well.
- Prepare the Dumplings: Open the refrigerated biscuit can and separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 8 bite-sized pieces to create small dumplings.
- Add Dumplings and Finish Cooking: Sprinkle the biscuit pieces evenly over the chicken mixture in the slow cooker. Cover again and cook on HIGH heat for about 1 hour, or until the biscuits have fully cooked through and are fluffy and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Once done, garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and dried parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy a warm, comforting meal.
Notes
- You can use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for added flavor in the broth.
- Check biscuit doneness after 50 minutes as slow cookers may vary.
- For thicker broth, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before adding dumplings for balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings, Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Chicken Dinner, Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
