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crock pot chicken and dumplings

Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

This creamy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food β€” tender shredded chicken in a savory sauce topped with soft, pillowy biscuit dumplings. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for chilly days or cozy weekends.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Dumpling Cooking Time 1 hour
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine American, Southern-Inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Two Forks
  • Can Opener

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cans (10.5 oz) unsalted cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuits cut into 8 pieces each
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken with salt and pepper, and place in the bottom of the pot.
  • In a bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and melted butter. Pour over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Then, remove chicken and shred with two forks.
  • Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir gently to combine.
  • Cut biscuits into 8 pieces each and layer on top of the chicken mixture. Do not stir.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour, or until biscuits are cooked through and fluffy.
  • Serve warm with a sprinkle of black pepper or parsley if desired.

Notes

Want to add veggies? Stir in frozen peas or mixed vegetables after shredding the chicken. For a thicker consistency, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with water and stir in after shredding. Let sit uncovered for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 36gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken and Dumplings, comfort food, Crock Pot, family dinner, slow cooker
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