Warm, comforting, and hearty, Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is a classic southern dish that is sure to stick to your ribs. Juicy chicken cooks up in a creamy and savory broth along with vegetables and biscuit dumplings for an easy and convenient weeknight meal. This dish is one the whole family will love!
Traditional southern chicken and dumplings features chicken, vegetables, and dumplings. The dumplings are usually made from scratch using flour, water, and milk. They're dropped into the stew-like mixture while it is cooking to give the dish its unique texture and flavor.
Savory shredded chicken and fluffy biscuits with vegetables in a creamy sauce makes an easy one-pot meal that's sure to be a hit! It's one you will keep coming back to time and time again. If you love crock pot chicken recipes, you've got to try this Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken and Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing next!
Why You'll Love This Chicken Dumpling Recipe
- Simple Ingredients. All you need are 10 easy-to-find ingredients to make crock pot dumplings.
- Biscuit Shortcut. We're using pre-made biscuit dough for the dumplings. This saves time and is a convenient way to achieve fluffy, homemade dumpling texture without making the dough from scratch!
- Hearty and Comforting. Like other Southern dishes, this recipe is so satisfying and perfect for a winter night.
- Hands-Off Cooking. Add all the ingredients to your crock pot in the morning and let it cook all day. The slow cooker does all the work keeping the dumplings soft and the chicken breast tender and juicy as it cooks, providing you a fully cooked meal when you return home from work or errands.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Chicken Breast: The slow cooker cooks up chicken breasts perfectly, keeping them juicy and tender along with giving the dish a rich chicken flavor.
- Low-Sodium Chicken Broth: Creates the savory broth for the dumplings as well as infuses it with more flavor than using just water. I like to use low-sodium to keep it from turning out too salty.
- Seasoning: A mix of poultry seasoning, black pepper, and onion powder work together to layer more depth of flavor into this crock pot chicken dumplings.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Gives the soup a rich and creamy texture along with even more chicken flavor.
- Vegetables: Minced garlic paired with a bag of frozen mixed vegetables adds fiber and nutrients along with color and texture to this one-pot meal.
- Sour Cream. Adds rich, tangy, and creamy flavors giving the creamy broth a more complex flavor.
- Refrigerated Biscuits. Buy pre-made biscuits to drop into the slow cooker to make fluffy dumplings. Choose your favorite brand.
Variations
- Use chicken thighs: Chicken thighs make a budget-friendly swap for the chicken breasts. Just note that the cooking time may change slightly as dark meat requires a longer cooking time due to their higher fat content.
- Add different vegetables: You could use frozen corn, green beans, or peas in place of the mixed vegetables. You could also use fresh vegetables if you prefer.
- Make gluten-free dumplings: Use gluten-free biscuit dough or make your own dumpling recipe to make this dish gluten-free.
- Add a kick of heat: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the liquid ingredients for a little bit of heat.
How To Make Chicken and Dumplings In The Slow Cooker
Step 1: Prepare the chicken. Remove any excess fat from the chicken breast and pat dry with a paper towel. Add chicken to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
Step 2: Prepare the liquid. Add the chicken broth, poultry seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, cream of chicken soup, garlic, and mixed vegetables to a large bowl. Stir well to mix everything together. Pour it over the chicken in th crock pot.
Step 3: Cover and cook. Place the lid on the pot and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Step 4: Shred the chicken. Remove the chicken breast and shred them with 2 forks or your favorite chicken shredding method. Add the chicken back to the slow cooker along with the sour cream and stir to combine.
Step 5: Add the dumplings. Cut the biscuits into fourths and place on top of everything. Cover and continue to cook on high for 1 ½ - 2 hours. Before serving, make sure the biscuits are completely cooked through. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Cook on High Heat. High heat helps the biscuits cook through without overcooking the chicken.
- Don't Over-cook. Since slow cookers may cook differently, I suggest checking on the dumplings after an hour so they don't cook for too long.
- Temperature Check. Thinner chicken breasts will cook more quickly than thick breasts so be sure to use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to determine doneness.
- Prefer a Thinner Consistency. If you like your dumplings with a juicier consistency, add an extra cup of chicken broth when you add everything to the slow cooker.
Storing & Freezing
- Storing: Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Freezing: You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Add the cooled leftover chicken with dumplings to a freezer-safe container.
- Reheat: Reheat leftovers on the stove or in the microwave. The sauce may thicken during storage so you may need to add some extra broth to thin it out. If frozen, thaw it out in the fridge overnight.
Serving Suggestions
There are a variety of sides that go well with crock pot dumplings with chicken.
In my house, cream cheese mashed potatoes, bacon green beans, and rolls are our favorites. The dish is fairly hearty so a simple salad works as well!
Don't forget something tasty for dessert like our crock pot bread pudding!
Recipe FAQ
Yes, you can use frozen dumplings in this recipe. Just cook them according to the package directions and add them to the slow cooker to mix into the sauce when you are ready to serve.
The easiest and quickest method is to use an electric hand mixer or your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to break up and shred the chicken. I find using two forks to pull the chicken apart the simplest method that doesn't require any special equipment.
No, not at all. If you prefer a chunkier texture, you can transfer the chicken to a cutting board and cut into small pieces.
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tspteaspoon onion powder
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
- 3 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 12 ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables
- ½ cup cup sour cream
- 16 ounce can refrigerated biscuits (8 count)
Instructions
- Add chicken to the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, add chicken broth, poultry seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, cream of chicken soup, garlic, and mixed vegetables. Stir until well combine and pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Then, add back into the slow cooker. Add sour cream and mix until well combined.
- Cut biscuits into fourths and place on top of everything. Cover and continue to cook on high for 1½ - 2 hours.
- Before serving make sure biscuits are completely cooked through. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use Buttermilk, Homestyle, or Country-style biscuits to ensure soft, cohesive dumplings.
- Always cook dumplings on HIGH so they stay fluffy and fully set.
- Keep the lid on during the dumpling cook phase to maintain heat and timing.
- Check the chicken with a meat thermometer; it should reach 165°F before shredding.
Nutrition
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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