Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts cooked with vegetables in a creamy broth are topped with fluffy homemade dumplings, all made effortlessly in a slow cooker for a warm and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Vegetables
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
For the Dumplings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken and Veggies: Place the chicken breasts into the crockpot. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, celery, and minced garlic to create a flavorful base.
- Add Broth and Soup: Pour the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine. Season with dried thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cooking Time: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken breasts carefully. Shred them with two forks into bite-sized pieces and return shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
- Add Cream and Peas: Stir in frozen peas if using, and pour in the heavy cream. Mix well until everything is creamy and combined.
- Make the Dumplings: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and melted butter, stirring gently until just combined and slightly lumpy.
- Cook the Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter over the hot chicken mixture in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until dumplings are light and fluffy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop chicken and dumplings into bowls and enjoy a cozy, comforting meal!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce richness slightly.
- Frozen peas are optional but add a nice pop of color and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the dumpling batter; a few lumps help keep them tender and fluffy.
- Cooking times may vary depending on crockpot model; adjust accordingly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 bowl)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: thirty five grams
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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