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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting and hearty dish that transforms simple ingredients into a lavish meal, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth Consider using homemade for richer flavor.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables Feel free to vary according to preference.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough Can substitute with homemade dumplings.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup.
  3. Add the mixed vegetables, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for about 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  2. Once the chicken is fully cooked, carefully remove it from the cooker, shred it with two forks, and return the shredded chicken back to the pot.
  3. Cut the refrigerated biscuit dough into quarters and drop these dough pieces into the slow cooker over the chicken mixture.
  4. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high, allowing the dumplings to become fluffy and fully cooked.
Serving
  1. Serve your warm and hearty dish straight from the slow cooker, and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.