Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe for Cozy Comfort

Craving a cozy dinner? This Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe brings tender chicken, fluffy biscuits, and creamy sauce together in one comforting bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings, it’s a true family favorite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is the kind of slow cooker recipe that makes everyone happy. The sauce is creamy, the biscuits are fluffy, and the chicken is tender. Because everything simmers slowly together, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a dish that’s both savory and satisfying. Also, it’s easy to prepare since most of the ingredients are pantry staples or pre-prepared, which saves time. You simply layer, season, and let your slow cooker do the work. Meanwhile, your kitchen fills with the warm, comforting aroma of chicken and herbs. In fact, it’s an ideal recipe for family dinners, cozy weekends, or when you want to serve something classic and homemade without spending hours at the stove.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

To make Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings, you’ll need:

• 1 cup diced yellow onion for flavor at the base
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts for lean protein
• 3 cans cream of chicken soup for a creamy base
• ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper for seasoning
• 1 tablespoon each garlic powder and onion powder for depth
• ½ teaspoon ground sage for earthy warmth
• 10.5 oz condensed chicken broth plus 1 cup water to thin the sauce
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables for color and balance
• 12 oz Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits (10 biscuits) for dumplings

You can substitute chicken thighs for a richer flavor or use homemade dumplings if you prefer. Frozen veggies may be swapped with canned ones, and different flavors of condensed soup will also work well.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Prep the Crock Pot Base

First, dice the onion and spread it across the bottom of a 6-quart Crock Pot. Then lay chicken breasts in a single layer over the onions. In a bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and sage. Pour this mixture over the chicken. Next, add the condensed broth and water, making sure the chicken is mostly covered.

Cook the Chicken

Cover the pot and cook on High for 3 hours. Then carefully remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot, stirring it back into the creamy sauce so it absorbs the flavor.

Add Vegetables and Dumplings

After the chicken is shredded, stir in the frozen mixed vegetables. Meanwhile, cut each biscuit into 8 small pieces. Drop the biscuit pieces into the pot, stirring gently to coat them in the sauce so they don’t stick together.

Final Cooking and Serving

Cover again and continue cooking for 2 more hours, stirring occasionally to separate dumpling pieces. After 5 hours total, the dumplings will be soft and fluffy, and the sauce thick and savory. Give it one final stir before serving warm in bowls.

Recipe Tips and Variations

If you like richer meat, try boneless chicken thighs instead of breasts. For a slightly different flavor, use cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup. You can also add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for an aromatic twist. If you prefer to skip refrigerated biscuits, use Bisquick or make dumplings from scratch. To lighten the dish, swap some of the cream soup for low-sodium broth and add extra vegetables. Also, stirring gently during the last two hours helps the dumplings cook evenly without clumping.

Storage and Reheating

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm on the stove over medium-low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if the sauce has thickened.

Nutrition Information

Each serving of Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings (1/4 of the recipe) has about 886 calories. It also provides 69g protein, making it very filling. The dish contains 33g total fat, 9g saturated fat, and no trans fat. Carbohydrates total about 75g with 7g fiber and 9g sugar. Sodium is higher at 2674mg due to condensed soup and broth, so you may choose reduced-sodium versions if needed.

Explore Similar Recipes

If you love this recipe, you might also enjoy trying garlic parmesan crockpot chicken and potatoes for another creamy family dinner, or the crowd-pleasing crockpot chicken enchiladas casserole. For something hearty and rustic, the slow cooker chicken stew recipe is a wonderful option, while creamy crack potato soup makes a cozy side or standalone meal.

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Conclusion

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is warm, hearty, and perfect when you need simple comfort food. With tender chicken, creamy sauce, and soft dumplings, it feels like a hug in a bowl. It’s an easy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend treat that everyone at the table will love. For more ideas, check out our Pinterest board full of comforting meals.

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