Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Some days, you just need comfort food without the effort. Enter Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings—your answer to cold nights and zero motivation. Slow-cooked chicken, rich, creamy broth, and soft, pillowy dumplings create a dish that feels like a hug in a bowl. No rolling pins, no fancy techniques, just dump, wait, and devour. It’s lazy cooking at its finest, but no one needs to know.
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This slow-cooked classic features tender chicken, a rich, creamy base, and fluffy dumplings. Perfect for when you want comfort without standing over a stove.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Base:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup heavy cream optional, for extra creaminess
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley optional
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
Step 1: Start the Base
- Place the chicken in the Crockpot. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir in cream of chicken soup.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and add the bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
Step 2: Shred the Chicken
- Remove the cooked chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the Crockpot and stir everything together.
Step 3: Make the Dumplings
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and parsley.
- Add milk and melted butter, then mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Cook the Dumplings
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the Crockpot, spacing them apart.
- Cover and cook for another 30-45 minutes, until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
Step 5: Finish & Serve
- Stir in heavy cream for extra richness (optional).
- Serve hot, and try not to eat the entire pot in one sitting.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~380
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 15%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin B6: 25%
Pro Tips for the Best Chicken and Dumplings
- Use chicken thighs for extra flavor and tenderness.
- Skip the canned soup and make a simple roux with butter, flour, and broth for a homemade touch.
- Don’t stir the dumplings once they’re in the pot—they need steam to cook properly.
- Add a splash of lemon juice at the end to brighten up the flavors.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day, so make extra!
