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Chicken and dumplings crock pot meal in rustic kitchen

Chicken and Dumplings Crock Pot

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This chicken and dumplings crock pot recipe is creamy, comforting, and incredibly easy. A classic Southern favorite made effortlessly in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 Medium yellow onion Diced
  • 3 Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1 bag Frozen peas and carrots 12 oz
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 1 can Refrigerated biscuit dough Like Pillsbury torn up

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot / Slow Cooker 6-quart preferred size
  • 2 Forks For shredding the chicken
  • 1 Measuring Cup For broth and soup quantities
  • 1 Kitchen Knife For chopping vegetables
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe chopping

Method
 

  1. Place chicken thighs in the bottom of the crock pot.
  2. Add onion, garlic, frozen veggies, cream of chicken soup, and broth.
  3. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  5. Shred chicken gently in the pot using forks.
  6. Tear biscuit dough into 1-inch pieces and place on top.
  7. Cover and cook for another hour until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  8. Serve hot with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal

Notes

  • Avoid opening the lid during the last hour to ensure dumplings cook properly.
  • Add a splash of milk or broth when reheating leftovers to restore creaminess.

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