Description
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. This simple yet delicious recipe features tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce, topped with fluffy biscuit dumplings for a hearty meal your family will adore. With minimal prep time and the slow cooker doing all the work, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or enjoy it as is—the options are endless! This dish not only tastes great but is also budget-friendly, making it an ideal choice for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, onion powder, garlic powder, melted butter, and chicken broth. Pour over seasoned chicken in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 5 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the crock pot.
- Cut each biscuit into eight pieces and sprinkle over the chicken mixture. Cover and switch to HIGH heat; cook for about 1 hour until biscuits are fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider adding peas or carrots during cooking. Use high-quality ingredients for enhanced flavor. Allow the dish to sit for about 10 minutes after cooking to meld flavors.
