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Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings

A hearty, comforting meal of tender chicken and fluffy dumplings, all cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz each
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 onion medium diced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas added at the end
  • 2 cups biscuit mix for dumplings
  • 2/3 cup milk for dumplings

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (4-quart or larger)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon for stirring and dropping dumplings

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken pieces, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, diced onion, sliced celery, sliced carrots, dried thyme, and black pepper into the slow cooker. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully and the chicken to become tender.
  3. After 4 hours, stir in the frozen peas. In a separate bowl, mix the biscuit mix with milk to form a soft dough for the dumplings.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the simmering chicken mixture. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your comforting bowl of Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings!

Notes

Chef's Tips:
• For a thicker stew, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir it in before adding dumplings.
• Avoid lifting the lid too often during cooking to maintain consistent heat and cooking time.
• Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Food Safety:
• Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.