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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

DeShawn Mitchell
A warm and hearty meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy days when you crave comfort food with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for richer flavor

Vegetables

  • 2 cups carrots chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups celery chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion diced

Broth and Seasonings

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup optional for richness
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp thyme dried or fresh
  • salt and pepper to taste

Dumplings

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions
 

Prepare the Crockpot

  • Layer the bottom of the crockpot with chopped carrots and celery.
  • Place the chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
  • Add diced onion over the chicken.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup (if using). Add poultry seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Cook the Chicken

  • Set the crockpot to high and cook for 3-4 hours (or low for 6-8 hours), until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily with a fork.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.

Add the Dumplings

  • Stir the mixture gently, then drop bite-sized pieces of refrigerated biscuit dough into the crockpot, spacing them evenly.
  • Cover and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the dumplings are puffed up and cooked through.

Final Touches

  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Optionally, stir in fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor.
  • Serve warm with your choice of bread or garnish.

Notes

  • 1- Use cold ingredients for flakier biscuits.
  • 2- Taste the apple filling and adjust spices as needed.
  • 3- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
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