Easy Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings Recipe for Busy Evenings (Print Version)
Easy Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings: Your go-to comfort meal! This simple, hearty recipe is perfect for busy weeknights & will warm your whole family.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Comfort Food
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 -
Cream of chicken soup
03 -
Chicken broth
04 -
Refrigerated biscuit dough
→ Flavor Boosters
05 -
Onion powder
06 -
Garlic powder
07 -
Dried parsley
08 -
Salt
09 -
Black pepper
→ Optional Enhancements
10 -
Frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
# Instructions:
01 -
Alright, first things first, grab your slow cooker. Mine's a trusty 6-quart, seen a lot of meals. Place your boneless, skinless chicken breasts right in the bottom. Now, in a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir until it's smooth. This is where the magic starts to happen, creating that rich, savory base. Pour this glorious mixture over the chicken. Don't worry if it doesn't fully cover, it'll all meld together beautifully.
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Pop the lid on your slow cooker. Now, you’ve got options: cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. I usually go for low if I'm leaving it all day, but high works perfectly for a quicker dinner. Just make sure your chicken is cooked through, obviously! This is the part where you get to walk away and let your kitchen fill with the most comforting smells. Seriously, the aroma is half the experience with this Easy Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings Recipe. I've definitely peeked too many times, but try to resist!
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Once your chicken is cooked and super tender, carefully remove it from the slow cooker. I usually just use two forks right in the crock pot if there's enough room, or transfer it to a cutting board. Shred it up into bite-sized pieces. It should practically fall apart. If it's not shredding easily, it might need a little more time. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and give it a gentle stir to mix it all back into that creamy sauce. Mmm, looking good already!
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Now for the fun part: the dumplings! Take your can of refrigerated biscuit dough and open it up. Lay each biscuit flat and cut it into about 4-6 pieces. I usually just quarter them. Don't worry about perfection here; rustic is the name of the game. If you're adding frozen mixed vegetables, now's the time to toss them in with the chicken and sauce. Give it a quick stir so everything is happy together.
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Carefully drop the biscuit pieces into the slow cooker, spreading them out as much as you can over the chicken and sauce. Try not to let them clump too much, or they won't cook evenly. Push them down gently so they're mostly submerged in the liquid. This is crucial for them to get tender and fluffy. Re-cover your slow cooker and continue cooking on HIGH for another 30-60 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. This step is where the magic truly unfolds for this Easy Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings Recipe.
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Once the dumplings are puffed up and cooked through – they should be soft and tender, not doughy – give everything one last gentle stir. The sauce will have thickened beautifully. Ladle generous portions into bowls. I love to garnish mine with a little extra fresh parsley if I have it, or a sprinkle of black pepper. It looks so inviting, and honestly, smells even better. Serve immediately and enjoy that warm, hearty goodness!
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overcrowd your slow cooker when adding the biscuits; give them space to puff up properly, or you'll end up with some raw spots, which I learned the hard way.
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Resist the urge to lift the lid too often during the dumpling cooking phase; it lets out all the steam and heat, slowing down the cooking process significantly.
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Taste the sauce before adding the dumplings and adjust seasoning; the flavors really concentrate, so it's your last chance to tweak it perfectly.
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Serve with a simple side salad or crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
6-quart slow cooker
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Whisk
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Two forks (for shredding)
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 450
Total Fat: 20g
Total Carbohydrate: 40g
Protein: 30g