One of my favorite meals is crockpot chicken and dumplings. It is definitely a comfort food and also one of my family’s favorite dishes.
What I love about this recipe is just how easy it is for a delicious dinner.
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Why is this Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Easy to Make?
First of all, it is easy because you do not need to make dumplings. You can use the refrigerated biscuits in the can from your local grocery store.
An important thing to mention is that you will need an hour before you want to eat to put the biscuits on top of the soup mix.
Not to mention making chicken in a crockpot makes it so easy to get the most tender chicken ever. I also find that cooking chicken in a slow cooker gets the flavors fully into the chicken meat. So Good!
What is the Difference Between Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings and Biscuits?
With dumplings, they normally are cooked on top or within the liquid before serving. You aren’t going to put butter on them or honey-like some do with biscuits.
Biscuits are almost always homemade (or store-bought) in a separate pan or pie plate.
What Sides Go Well with Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings?
I think the best sides that would go well with this recipe are mashed potatoes, corn, and peas. It also is fine to serve without any sides if the main course is filling enough for you.
Another favorite we have as a side if we want something ‘cooler’ or lighter than mashed potatoes are jello salads. They can also double as a light dessert.
Try these other great slow cooker chicken recipes:
Here at slow cooker living we’ve got recipes from dessert all the way through to breakfast. Try out some of these other chicken recipes to bulk up your meal plan! My family loves this Crock Pot Pizza Casserole, I bet yours will as well!
I love this roasted chicken, it’s so easy and the leftovers are great in soup, wraps, and more.
Another great idea is to make hearty chicken stew. It’s great for dinners and perfect for meal prep.
If you need something for a party don’t miss out on these garlic Parmesan wings or this easy buffalo chicken dip!
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
One of my favorite meals is crockpot chicken and dumplings. It is definitely a comfort food and also one of my family's favorite dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 21 oz cream of chicken soup
- 14.5 oz chicken broth
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 8 refrigerated biscuits (homestyle)
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker
- Cover each chicken breast with 1 tbsp of butter
- Pour in the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion powder, and parsley
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 7 hours
- Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it and place it back in the slow cooker
- Mix the chicken into the soup
- Cut the biscuits into quarters and place them on top of the soup mix
- Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, until the biscuits, are cooked through
- Either stir the biscuits into the mix before serving or serve with them on top
- Sprinkle with pepper and garnish with parsley if desired
Notes
Cook time is 4 hours is on high.
Cook time is 7 hours on low.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 361Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 42mgSodium 1126mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 16g
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Charles A. Henderson
Tuesday 4th of July 2023
Look pretty good. Am going try to make it tomorrow for dinner. Thanks
Beth
Thursday 29th of September 2022
Kitchen newbie here. I'm confused. Are the biscuits supposed to be the "dumplings"?
Chris
Sunday 20th of February 2022
Can you add vegtables to this?
Corky
Friday 22nd of October 2021
Can't wait to try
Pamela
Tuesday 27th of October 2020
This Crock-Pot chicken and dumpling recipe looks delicious My dilemma is I only have one can of cream of chicken and wanted to make today Is there a substitute for cream of chicken?
Thank you