If you're craving cozy comfort food without spending all day in the kitchen, Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the dinner for you! This recipe is hearty, creamy, and filled with tender chunks of chicken, sweet carrots, and pillowy biscuits that cook up into the dreamiest dumplings. All while your slow cooker does the heavy lifting.
This is the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell like a hug from Grandma and gets everyone circling the kitchen asking, "Is dinner ready yet?!!"
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Why chicken and dumplings is irresistible
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is one of those old-school meals that never goes out of style. It's simple to make with pantry staples and a shortcut or two (hello, refrigerated biscuits!), but the flavor tastes like you stood at the stove for hours.
The slow cooking melds everything into a creamy, savory stew that feels like the warmest blanket on a chilly day. It's budget-friendly, kid-approved, and 100% guaranteed to be devoured down to the last spoonful!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card below for the exact measurements for this recipe.
Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
Ingredients
- 4-6 raw chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 21 ounces cans low sodium cream of chicken soup (that's 2 cans)
- 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 16.3 ounce can bake and serve biscuits
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Spray the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Lay the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle with seasoning mix. Scatter the diced onion over the chicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream soup and chicken stock. Pour over the chicken. Seal and set slow cooker to low. cook for 8 hours on low ( or 4 hours on high.)
- Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add back to the crockpot. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Dice each of the bake and serve biscuits into six pieces. Toss in flour to coat.
- 1 hour before serving add the biscuit pieces into the crockpot. Stir well. Replace the lid and cook another 40, open the crockpot, stir well again. Replace and cook and additional 40 minutes. Garnish with minced parsley and serve.
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Nutrition
Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts or thighs, just be sure to increase the cook time and always check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nope! Just cut them into small pieces and plop them right into the slow cooker. They'll steam and puff up into perfect little dumplings as the soup simmers.
It's not ideal. The texture of the dumplings can change after freezing, but if that doesn't bother you, go ahead and store leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to two months.
Deb's top tips
Cut the biscuit dough into small, bite-sized pieces. Think nickel-sized or smaller. This helps them cook through completely and keeps them from being doughy in the middle. Bonus: more dumplings per bite!
Repurpose your leftovers
Leftovers from Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings are a goldmine for easy meals the next day!
You can thin it out with a splash of chicken broth or milk and enjoy it as a creamy soup. Got puff pastry or crescent rolls? Spoon the mixture into muffin tins lined with dough and bake for adorable little pot pie cups. You can also stir it into cooked egg noodles or rice for a quick skillet dinner.
And if you're feeling extra creative, use it as a filling for stuffed bell peppers. I bet that would be amazing, think of it as comfort food with a twist!
Related recipes
If cozy crockpot dinners are your love language, you'll also enjoy Crockpot Chicken Pot and Noodles which has all the creamy, savory goodness of pot pie without the crust. Or try Slow Cooker Angel Chicken, another slow-cooked comfort classic that's rich and hearty.
And don't miss Crockpot Creamy Italian Chicken. It's tangy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible with a side of garlic bread.
Serving suggestions
This meal is a whole lotta comfort all on its own, but it's even better with a light green salad or steamed green beans on the side to balance the richness. Serve it with warm, crusty bread or dinner rolls for dunking into the creamy broth.
And if you're feeling extra fancy, a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a touch of freshness!
Wrapping it up
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is a no-fuss meal that hits all the right notes! Creamy, comforting, and completely satisfying. Whether you're feeding a hungry family or just want to stock the fridge with leftovers you'll actually look forward to, this recipe delivers.
I'd love to know if it becomes a go-to in your kitchen too! Leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out, or snap a photo and tag me on social so I can cheer you on from afar. Enjoy!
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