Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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Cozy Comfort Made Easy: Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Few dishes say “home” quite like a bowl of chicken and dumplings. Tender chicken, rich creamy broth, and soft, pillowy dumplings come together in one hearty, soul-warming meal. But what if you could have all that goodness without standing over the stove for hours?

This Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe brings you all the classic flavor of the Southern comfort food favorite — with the convenience of your slow cooker. Just toss in your ingredients, let it simmer low and slow, and come home to a meal that tastes like it’s been cooking all day (because it has).

🍗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Set-it-and-forget-it: Minimal prep, maximum comfort.
• Family-friendly: Loved by kids and adults alike.
• Budget-friendly: Made with simple, pantry staples.
• Classic flavor: Creamy, savory, and deeply comforting.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 ½ to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning or dried sage (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup (or 1 cream of chicken + 1 cream of celery)
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into small pieces (or homemade dumplings)
• Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Layer the base: In the bottom of your slow cooker, place the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and seasonings.
2. Add liquids: Pour the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth over the top. Stir lightly to combine, covering the veggies and chicken.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
4. Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the pot. Stir to mix with the broth and vegetables.
5. Add the dumplings: Place the cut biscuit dough pieces on top of the mixture. Gently press them into the broth (but don’t fully submerge).

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