Description
Comforting Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings delivers southern hospitality straight to your dinner table. Hearty pulled chicken nestled with pillowy dumplings creates a soul-warming meal that connects families around steaming bowls of pure deliciousness you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts, diced onions, aromatic broth, and creamy soups in the crockpot, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper for a robust flavor profile.
- Allow the mixture to slow cook on low temperature for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, ensuring the chicken becomes tender and thoroughly cooked.
- Using two forks, carefully disintegrate the chicken directly within the crockpot, creating a succulent, textured base.
- Incorporate frozen mixed vegetables into the mixture, gently stirring to distribute evenly throughout the liquid.
- Transform refrigerated biscuit dough into bite-sized pieces, delicately dropping them across the surface of the bubbling chicken mixture.
- Cover the crockpot and continue cooking on high heat for an additional 1-2 hours, allowing the dumplings to expand, become pillowy, and absorb the rich surrounding flavors.
- Once the dumplings reach a light, fluffy consistency, remove from heat and serve immediately while piping hot, presenting a comforting one-pot meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly sized for consistent cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control salt content and customize flavor intensity.
- Break biscuit dough into smaller, uniform pieces to guarantee even cooking and tender dumplings.
- Consider using rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation and enhanced flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg