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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe is the ultimate cozy comfort food for busy weeknights and chilly days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Mixture:
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
Dumplings:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and parsley.
  2. Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
  4. Whisk together the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, then pour over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
  8. Stir in the cream or milk and frozen peas.
  9. Make the dumplings by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
  10. Drop spoonfuls of dough over the chicken mixture.
  11. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30–45 minutes, until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dumpling dough.
  • Keep the crockpot covered while the dumplings cook.
  • Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
  • Add extra chicken broth if the finished mixture becomes too thick.
  • Let leftovers cool before refrigerating.