Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings is a comforting, slow-cooked recipe featuring tender chicken, creamy broth, and soft dumplings that create an effortless yet delicious homemade meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This slow-cooked dish requires minimal preparation and yields rich flavors. It is hearty, comforting, and perfect for colder days or easy family dinners.
ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Chicken breasts or thighs
- Chicken broth
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Cream of chicken soup
- Biscuit dough or homemade dumplings
- Seasonings
directions
- Add chicken, vegetables, broth, and seasoning to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Shred the chicken.
- Stir in cream of chicken soup.
- Add biscuit dough pieces on top.
- Cook for an additional hour until dumplings are fully cooked.
Servings and timing
- Servings: 6
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 6–7 hours
- Total time: approx. 7 hours
Variations
- Use homemade dumplings instead of canned biscuits.
- Add peas or corn for extra vegetables.
- Use chicken thighs for more tenderness.
storage/reheating
Store leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat slowly on the stovetop, adding broth if needed.
FAQs
Can I use frozen chicken?
Thaw before adding to the crockpot for food safety.
Can I thicken the broth?
Add a cornstarch slurry at the end.
Are homemade dumplings better?
They offer a traditional texture but require more preparation.
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes, add it during the last hour of cooking.
Do the dumplings cook on top or inside?
Place them on top; they steam as the crockpot heats.
Can I cook on high the entire time?
Cooking on low yields better texture for chicken.
What vegetables work best?
Carrots, celery, onions, peas, and corn.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream soup alternatives.
Can I freeze leftovers?
Cream-based recipes do not freeze well.
How do I prevent gummy dumplings?
Avoid stirring once dumplings are added.
Conclusion
Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings is a hearty, comforting classic that requires minimal effort and delivers rich, satisfying flavor for any occasion.
PrintCrockpot Chicken & Dumplings
A comforting and creamy Crockpot Chicken & Dumplings made with tender shredded chicken, vegetables, and soft biscuit-style dumplings cooked low and slow.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs
- Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, onions, carrots, celery, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
- Add frozen peas and stir.
- Place biscuit dough pieces on top, gently pressing them into the mixture.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 more hour, or until dumplings are fully cooked and fluffy.
- Stir gently, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add 1/2 cup heavy cream at the end.
- Stir sparingly after adding biscuits to keep dumplings intact.
- You can replace refrigerated biscuits with homemade dumpling dough.
- Use low-sodium broth if you prefer less salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg