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Chicken and dumplings is a quintessential comfort food that warms the heart and fills the belly, making it the ideal dish for family dinners or gatherings, especially on chilly days. The combination of tender chicken, savory vegetables, and fluffy dumplings creates a satisfying and hearty meal that brings a sense of home to the dinner table. Not only is it delicious, but it also envelops you in a cozy embrace, offering the kind of warmth that is perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Hearty Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

This hearty dish features tender chicken and fluffy dumplings cooked slowly in a flavorful broth, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream of chicken soup
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced into rounds
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit or dumpling dough approximately 8 pieces

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and parsley.
  • Pour the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup over the chicken, then layer the onion, carrots, and celery on top.
  • Stir gently to combine all ingredients, then secure the lid.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
  • Stir in the frozen peas.
  • Cut each biscuit into quarters and drop them into the crockpot, spaced apart.
  • Cover and increase heat to high, cooking for an additional hour until dumplings are fluffy.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Keyword chicken, comfort food, crockpot, dumplings, slow cooker