Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

You got it — here’s a Best-Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe that’s rich, creamy, comforting, and easy to make. Think tender shredded chicken, soft fluffy dumplings, and a thick, savory gravy — all slow-cooked to perfection.

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🍗 Best-Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–7 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH

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🧄 Ingredients:

For the chicken stew:

• 2 lbs (about 4–5) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 medium carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

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

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or a mix of thyme, sage, and rosemary)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for richness)

• 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional, added at the end)

For the dumplings:

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands), cut into small 1-inch pieces
  OR

• Homemade dumpling option (see below)

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📝 Instructions:

1. Add to Crock Pot:
   Place chicken, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, cream of chicken soup, broth, milk, and seasonings into your slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.

2. Cook:
   Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.

3. Shred chicken:
   Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crock pot. Stir well.

4. Add biscuit dumplings:
   Place biscuit dough pieces on top of the stew. Gently push them just into the surface of the stew (don’t submerge fully — this helps them steam and not dissolve).

5. Cook uncovered:
   Switch to HIGH and cook uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours, until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Stir gently once halfway through cooking to help thicken the gravy.

6. Add peas (optional):
   Stir in frozen peas during the last 10–15 minutes of cooking.

7. Serve hot:
   Scoop into bowls and enjoy with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme on top.

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🥣 Optional Homemade Dumplings:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter until crumbly, stir in milk to form soft dough.

2. Drop spoonfuls of dough on top of hot stew.

3. Cover and cook for about 1 hour (no peeking!) until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.

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✅ Tips:

• Thicker gravy? Stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) after adding dumplings, if needed.

• Richer flavor? Add a splash of cream or a bit of grated cheese at the end.

• Herb boost: Stir in fresh thyme or parsley at the finish for a bright touch.