Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe delivers a classic comfort dish with minimal effort. Tender chicken, sweet carrots, crisp celery, and aromatic onion simmer in a rich broth, while fluffy biscuit dumplings rise to create a hearty, satisfying soup. Perfect for busy weeknights, the slow‑cooker method ensures flavors meld beautifully without constant monitoring. Ideal for family dinners, the dish pairs well with crusty bread or a simple salad, delivering nostalgic and effortless taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
Instructions
- Combine broth, chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper in the crockpot. Stir to mix.
- Cook on low 6‑8 hours or high 3‑4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Tear biscuit dough into pieces and add 30 minutes before serving. Stir gently.
- Continue cooking until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Serve hot, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Notes
- For a creamier version
- stir in half a cup of heavy cream at the end. Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe, easy chicken dumplings, crockpot chicken soup, one pot chicken dinner, comfort food recipes, slow cooker chicken dumplings