Simple Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings for Comfort (Print Version)

Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings - tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, creamy sauce. An easy, comforting meal for any night. So good!

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 4 Hours minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Comfort Food

# Ingredients:

→ Slow Cooker Base

01 - 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
03 - 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
04 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Flavor Essentials

06 - 1 tsp dried thyme
07 - 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
08 - 1/2 tsp dried parsley
09 - 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

→ Dumpling Dough

11 - 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits, not flaky)

→ Finishing Touches

12 - 1/2 cup whole or 2% milk
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, get your slow cooker ready. I usually spray mine with a little non-stick, just in case. Place the chicken breasts right at the bottom. Then, sprinkle over your diced onion and minced garlic. It'll smell amazing already, I promise! Pour in the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Give it a gentle stir just to combine the liquids around the chicken. This is where the magic begins for our Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings.
02 - Now for the herbs! Sprinkle in your dried thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Don't forget a generous pinch of salt and a good few grinds of black pepper. I always taste a tiny bit of the broth at this stage, just to make sure the seasoning is on point. Pop the lid on, set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. Honestly, the longer cook on low really makes the chicken fall-apart tender, which is what we want for these Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings.
03 - Once the cooking time is up, the chicken should be super tender. Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. This is my favorite part because it's so satisfying! Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the creamy sauce. The aroma filling your kitchen right now? Incredible.
04 - Unroll your refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters. I usually do this right on the counter, a little flour dust is totally fine! You want rustic, imperfect dumplings, trust me. Don't worry about making them perfectly round; the charm is in their fluffy, irregular shapes. These will be the stars of our Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings.
05 - Gently drop the biscuit pieces into the hot chicken mixture in the slow cooker. Don't stir too much, just make sure they're mostly submerged in the liquid. If you stir too vigorously, they might break up, and we want distinct, pillowy dumplings. Replace the lid and let them cook on high for another 30-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and wonderfully puffy. They'll look so inviting!
06 - Once the dumplings are done, stir in a splash of milk to make the sauce extra creamy and luxurious. Give it one final taste test and adjust any seasonings if needed – maybe a little more pepper, or a tiny bit more salt. Ladle big, generous servings into bowls. You'll see those fluffy dumplings peeking out of that rich, creamy sauce. It’s the kind of meal that just begs for a big spoon and a hungry belly. Enjoy your Crock Pot Chicken Dumplings!

# Notes:

01 - Don't overcrowd the slow cooker; make sure there's enough liquid for the dumplings to cook evenly.
02 - Resist the urge to peek too much when the dumplings are cooking; that trapped steam is key for puffiness!
03 - If the sauce seems too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a bit at the end, or mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water before stirring in.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker
02 - cutting board
03 - sharp knife
04 - two forks

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 450
Total Fat: 20g
Total Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 30g

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