Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make dish, perfect for busy weeknights or weekends. With tender chicken, a creamy broth, and fluffy homemade dumplings, this slow-cooked meal offers all the traditional flavors of chicken and dumplings without the hassle. Make this hearty, one-pot meal with minimal effort and enjoy the warm comfort it provides.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk (for dumplings)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crockpot.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the cream of chicken and cream of celery soups. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the Crockpot.
- For the dumplings: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter over the chicken and broth mixture in the Crockpot.
- Cover and cook on high for 30-60 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Stir in frozen peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For juicier, more flavorful meat, swap chicken breasts for boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- To make a vegetarian version, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu, and use vegetable broth.
- You can customize the herb blend, adding rosemary or sage for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with extra broth or milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
