🍲 Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

A cozy, classic slow-cooker meal made with simple ingredients and rich, comforting flavor.

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the kind of recipe that makes your home smell warm and inviting all day long. Tender chicken, creamy vegetables, and soft dumplings come together in one effortless slow-cooker meal. It’s budget-friendly, easy to prepare, and perfect for busy families who want a no-fuss dinner that everyone loves.

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🧾 Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 3 celery stalks, sliced

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp dried parsley

• ½ tsp pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade dumplings — optional)

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🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crockpot

Add chicken, onion, carrots, celery, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.

2. Slow Cook

Cover and cook on:

• Low for 6–7 hours, or

• High for 3–4 hours

Until the chicken is tender.

3. Shred the Chicken

Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
Stir in the cream of chicken soup and frozen peas.

4. Add the Dumplings

Cut refrigerated biscuit dough into small pieces.
Place them gently on top of the mixture.

5. Final Cook

Cook on High for 1 hour, or until dumplings are fully cooked and fluffy.

6. Serve Warm

Stir gently and serve with fresh parsley or cracked pepper.

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⭐ Tips for Best Results

• For thicker broth, mash a few cooked biscuits into the soup at the end.

• Thighs stay more tender than chicken breasts.

• Add potatoes if you want an even heartier meal.

• Homemade dumplings also work well — just ask if you want that version!