Description
This comforting CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings recipe combines tender chicken thighs simmered in a flavorful creamy broth with mixed vegetables and fluffy biscuit dough dumplings, all slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect for a cozy family meal, this dish offers rich flavors and hearty textures with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cups chicken broth
Soup and Seasonings
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 (10 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10 oz) can cheddar cheese soup
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
Dumplings
- 1 (16 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough (for dumplings)
Instructions
- Combine Flavor Base: In the CrockPot, mix the diced onion, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, dried thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper thoroughly to create a rich and savory base for the chicken.
- Add Chicken and Broth: Place the chicken thigh pieces into the CrockPot and pour in the chicken broth. Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly with the soup mixture and broth.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the CrockPot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. This slow cooking process ensures the chicken becomes tender and infuses the broth with deep flavor.
- Incorporate Vegetables: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the thawed mixed vegetables to allow them to heat through and retain some texture.
- Add Dumplings: Cut the refrigerated biscuit dough into quarters and arrange them on top of the chicken and vegetable mixture inside the CrockPot.
- Cook Dumplings: Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy, fully cooked, and nicely risen.
- Serve: Once the dumplings are done, serve the chicken and dumplings hot for a hearty and delicious meal.
Notes
- For thicker broth, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Use freshly chopped thyme if available for a brighter flavor.
- You can substitute mixed vegetables with carrots and peas if preferred.
- Ensure the biscuit dough is fully cooked by checking its firmness before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain texture.
