Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Why Make This Recipe

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort food that warms the heart and fills the belly. This dish is perfect for busy days because it cooks slowly in a crock pot, allowing all the flavors to blend together beautifully. It is easy to prepare, and the result is a hearty meal that the whole family will love.

How to Make Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Cream of chicken soup
• Chicken broth
• Carrots (diced)
• Celery (diced)
• Onion (diced)
• Biscuit dough (canned or homemade)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Seasonings (e.g., thyme, garlic powder)

Directions:

1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, diced carrots, celery, and onion.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
5. About 30 minutes before serving, drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough on top.
6. Cover and let cook until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
7. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting meal.

How to Serve Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Serve this dish hot, straight from the crock pot. It goes well with a simple side salad or some steamed vegetables. You can also offer some warm bread on the side to soak up the delicious broth.

How to Store Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

If you have leftovers, let them cool and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can last for 3 to 4 days. To reheat, simply warm it up in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Tips to Make Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

• For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
• Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn for more variety.
• Make sure not to skip the seasoning as it enhances the overall taste of the dish.

Variation

You can substitute the chicken with turkey for a different flavor. Additionally, if you’re looking for a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream of chicken soup.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts. Just increase the cooking time by about an hour.

2. Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the ingredients the night before and store them in the fridge. Just add them to the crock pot in the morning.

3. Is this dish gluten-free?
To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free biscuit dough and check the labels on the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

A classic comfort food made easily in a crock pot, perfect for busy days.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can use frozen chicken breasts.
• 1 can Cream of chicken soup Can use low-fat version for lighter option.
• 4 cups Chicken broth Homemade broth offers better flavor.

Vegetables

• 2 cups Carrots (diced)
• 1 cup Celery (diced)
• 1 cup Onion (diced)

Dumplings

• 1 tube Biscuit dough (canned or homemade) Use gluten-free option for gluten sensitivity.

Seasonings

• 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
• 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
• 1 tsp Seasonings (e.g., thyme, garlic powder) Feel free to customize with your favorite herbs.

Method

 

Preparation

1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Add cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, diced carrots, celery, and onion.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings.

Cooking

1. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
2. About 30 minutes before serving, drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough on top.
3. Cover and let cook until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.

Serving

1. Serve hot, straight from the crock pot, with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in microwave or on the stovetop.