Here’s a simple and delicious Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe that you can try:
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3-4 breasts)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crock pot.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery on top of the chicken.
- Add the Soups and Seasonings:
- Pour the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
- Add the garlic powder, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cook:
- Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on Low for 6-7 hours or on High for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Once the chicken is done, use two forks to shred it directly in the crock pot.
- Add the Biscuits:
- Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Drop the biscuit pieces into the crock pot, spreading them out evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Cook the Dumplings:
- Cover the crock pot and cook on High for an additional 1-2 hours, or until the biscuit dough is cooked through and no longer doughy in the center.
- Optional: Add Peas and Corn
- If using frozen peas and corn, stir them in about 15-20 minutes before the cooking time is up.
- Serve:
- Once the dumplings are fully cooked, your Chicken and Dumplings are ready to serve! Enjoy them warm.
Tips:
- You can add other vegetables like potatoes or green beans if you like.
- For a creamier dish, you can add a splash of heavy cream towards the end of cooking.
Enjoy your comforting and hearty Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings!
