Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Here’s a “Best Ever” Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe that’s ultra-comforting, super easy, and packed with flavor. It uses simple ingredients and lets the slow cooker do most of the work. You’ll get tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings – all with minimal effort.

⭐ Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

🍗 Ingredients:

For the chicken:

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra flavor)

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup (or another cream of chicken)

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme (or poultry seasoning)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)

For the dumplings:

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands), cut into quarters
  or

• Homemade dumplings:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp cold butter

  • ½ cup milk

🥣 Instructions:

1. Assemble in Crock Pot

• Place diced onion, garlic, chicken, both soups, chicken broth, and all seasonings in the slow cooker.

• Stir gently to combine.

• Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.

2. Shred Chicken

• Once the chicken is cooked, remove it with tongs, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.

• Stir in frozen peas and carrots (if using).

3. Add Dumplings

• If using biscuit dough: Cut into small pieces (quarters) and place them evenly on top of the mixture. Gently press them in so they’re partially submerged.

• If using homemade dumplings:

  • In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  • Stir in milk just until combined.

  • Drop small spoonfuls (about a tablespoon each) into the slow cooker.

4. Cook Dumplings

• Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 to 1.5 hours, until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Don’t lift the lid during this time.

5. Final Stir & Serve

• Gently stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

• Serve warm, ideally with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

🍽️ Tips for Success:

• Don’t over-stir once dumplings are added – they need time and steam to cook properly.

• Add a splash of heavy cream at the end for extra richness.

• Goes well with a side of green beans or a light salad.