Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe offers a comforting, creamy dish perfect for cozy dinners. Tender chicken breasts cook slowly with aromatic vegetables and herbs, combined with a luscious cream and chicken soup base. Fluffy homemade dumplings finish the dish, all made conveniently in the crockpot with minimal prep time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours low or 3-4 hours high plus 30-40 minutes dumplings
- Total Time: 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
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 directly into the crockpot. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic to create a hearty and flavorful base for the dish.
- Add Broth and Soup: Pour in the chicken broth and the can of cream of chicken soup. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Season with dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cooking Time: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts carefully from the crockpot, shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks, then return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Add Cream and Peas: Stir in the frozen peas if using, and the heavy cream or half-and-half. Mix well until the mixture is creamy and combined.
- Make the Dumplings: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and melted butter, stirring gently just until combined; the batter should be lumpy but not overmixed.
- Cook the Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter over the hot chicken mixture in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Avoid lifting the lid frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once dumplings are cooked, serve hot in bowls and enjoy this warm, comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- You can use frozen chicken breasts; increase cooking time to 8-9 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
- If cream of chicken soup is unavailable, use a homemade mixture of equal parts cream and broth thickened with flour or cornstarch, or substitute with cream of mushroom soup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat with added broth or cream to maintain moisture.
- This dish can be prepped a day ahead up to adding dumplings; refrigerate and add dumplings fresh before serving for best texture.
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