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Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings: A Comfort Food Classic Made Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuits (8-count), cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Assemble the base
    • Place chicken, onion, soup, broth, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper in your crock pot. Stir to combine.
  2. Cook the chicken
    • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
  3. Shred the chicken
    • Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crock pot.
  4. Add dumplings
    • Stir in peas and carrots (if using). Add biscuit pieces on top, pushing them gently into the liquid.
  5. Finish cooking
    • Cover and cook for another hour on HIGH, or until biscuits are fluffy and cooked through.
  6. Serve & enjoy
    • Stir gently, ladle into bowls, and top with fresh parsley.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

  • 6-quart crock pot or slow cooker
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Mixing spoon
  • Ladle

Storage Tips

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months (best without the biscuits).
  • Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave—add a splash of broth to keep it creamy.

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