Description
This comforting Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe offers tender, shredded chicken stewed with fresh vegetables and herbs in a creamy broth, topped with fluffy biscuit dumplings cooked to perfection in the slow cooker. Ideal for hearty family dinners, it combines simple ingredients for a warm, satisfying dish with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
Dumplings
- 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuits, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Assemble in crockpot: Place the chopped onion, chicken breasts, oregano, salt, pepper, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, chopped celery, chopped carrots, and minced garlic into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred chicken: Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them finely using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot, stirring to incorporate.
- Add dumplings: Stir in the thawed peas to the mixture. Then evenly place the biscuit pieces on top of the chicken and vegetable mixture in a single layer. Cover and cook on high for an additional 1 to 1.5 hours until the biscuit pieces puff up and are thoroughly cooked.
- Finish and serve: Remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the crockpot. Gently stir the mixture to combine the dumplings with the stew. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting homestyle meal.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, leave the lid slightly ajar during the last hour of cooking dumplings to let some moisture escape.
- Use refrigerated biscuits for convenience, or substitute with homemade biscuit dough if preferred.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Adding frozen peas at the end prevents them from getting mushy and retains their bright color.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
