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Bowl of homemade crockpot chicken and dumplings served hot

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

A warm and comforting slow-cooker meal with tender chicken, vegetables, rich broth and pillowy dumplings - perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3-4 pieces
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cups celery chopped (about 4-5 stalks)
  • 2 cups carrots chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 32 oz low-sodium chicken broth 4 cups
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 10.5 oz refrigerated biscuit dough 1 can
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Equipment

  • 4 to 6-quart slow cooker
  • Cutting board and chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in bottom of slow cooker. Add chopped onion, celery, carrots, and minced garlic.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or on LOW for 6 hours, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  4. Remove chicken from cooker and shred into bite-sized pieces. Return to slow cooker along with frozen peas and corn. Stir to combine.
  5. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half.
  6. Open refrigerated biscuit dough and tear each biscuit into quarters. Drop pieces evenly into simmering broth, pushing slightly below surface.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes (or LOW for 45 minutes) until dumplings are plump and cooked through.
  8. Give everything a gentle stir to distribute dumplings, chicken and vegetables evenly. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Serve hot directly from the cooker.
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Notes

Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for juicier results. Don't over-stir after adding dumplings to keep them fluffy. Can use Bisquick mix or homemade dumpling batter. For gluten-free, use gluten-free baking mix and cornstarch. Brown chicken first for extra flavor (optional).
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