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Bowl of delicious Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings served with fresh herbs

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

A cozy, no-fuss meal with tender chicken and pillowy dumplings in a creamy broth, perfect for family dinners and potlucks.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Adjust quantity based on desired servings.
  • 2 cans Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 oz each) Feel free to substitute with cream of mushroom soup.
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Lets you control final saltiness.
  • 1 tsp onion powder Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder Adjust to taste.
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuits (16.3 oz) Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly season chicken with a pinch of salt and the onion powder and garlic powder.
  2. Cut each refrigerated biscuit into 8 pieces and set aside in the fridge until ready to add.
Cooking
  1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the two cans of cream of chicken soup and 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth until smooth.
  2. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the soup mixture, spooning some sauce over the top.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken reaches 165 F internal temperature and is very tender.
  4. Remove the chicken and shred with two forks or cut into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently.
  5. Toss the biscuit pieces with the melted butter so they are lightly coated. Scatter the biscuit pieces evenly over the simmering mixture.
  6. Cover and continue to cook on high for 30 to 45 minutes, or on low for about 60 minutes, until the biscuit pieces are cooked through and puffed into dumplings.
Serving
  1. Stir gently to distribute dumplings without breaking them up too much.
  2. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
  3. Serve hot in bowls.

Notes

Cooking times vary by slow cooker model. Best enjoyed paired with a side salad or cornbread. Store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days in the fridge; reheat gently before serving.