Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
A comforting and hearty dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings, perfect for cold weather meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts Fresh or pasture-raised for great flavor.
- 2 cups chicken broth Essential for keeping the chicken moist.
- 1 can cream of chicken soup Adds creamy richness.
- 1 cup carrots, diced Brings sweetness and texture.
- 1 cup celery, diced Gives crunch and aroma.
- 1 large onion, chopped Adds depth of flavor.
- 1 tsp garlic powder Enhances comfort food flavor.
- 1 tsp thyme Elevates flavors.
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough For soft, fluffy dumplings.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot.
- Pour 2 cups of chicken broth over the chicken to submerge it.
- Add the can of cream of chicken soup and mix well with the broth.
- Toss in diced carrots, celery, and chopped onion.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper over the top.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Break the refrigerated biscuit dough into smaller pieces and drop them on top of the chicken mixture.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is flexible. Substitute ingredients as needed and watch cooking times to avoid overcooking dumplings.