Description
This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting, slow-cooked meal perfect for cozy dinners. Tender chicken breasts simmer with fragrant herbs, fresh vegetables, and creamy broth, topped with fluffy biscuit dumplings that cook right in the crockpot for a hands-off, hearty dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuits, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Assemble in crockpot: Place the chopped onion, chicken breasts, dried oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cream of chicken soup, low-sodium chicken broth, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, chopped celery, chopped carrots, and minced garlic into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking process tenderizes the chicken and melds the flavors throughout the broth and vegetables.
- Shred chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them finely using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot to integrate with the cooking liquid and vegetables.
- Add dumplings: Stir in the thawed peas to the crockpot mixture. Evenly place the biscuit pieces over the top in a single layer. Cover and cook for an additional 1 to 1.5 hours on high until the biscuit pieces puff up and are cooked through, forming soft dumplings.
- Finish and serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs to avoid any tough herb stems. Stir the mixture gently to combine the dumplings with the chicken and vegetables. Serve the chicken and dumplings hot for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Ensure to shred the chicken thoroughly to get the best texture in the final dish.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the seasoning, but adjust salt to taste at the end if needed.
- Biscuit dumplings add a delightful fluffy texture and can be substituted with homemade biscuit dough if preferred.
- For thicker stew-like consistency, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings by using a larger crockpot or cooking in batches.
