Description
A comforting and hearty Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe featuring tender chicken thighs cooked slowly with aromatic herbs, vegetables, and creamy chicken soup, topped with fluffy biscuit dumplings. Perfect for a cozy family meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broth
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 5-6 thighs)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
Vegetables and Soup
- 1 carrot (peeled and sliced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- ½ cup frozen peas
Dumplings
- 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits)
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Shake salt and pepper over both sides of the chicken thighs and arrange them in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add Herbs: Add in the bay leaf, dried parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder on top of the chicken.
- Add Liquids and Vegetables: Pour in the chicken broth, sliced carrot, chopped onion, and cream of chicken soup. Gently stir the top layers to incorporate the ingredients without disturbing the chicken pieces underneath.
- Cook Chicken: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, making it easy to shred.
- Add Peas and Shred Chicken: Add the frozen peas to the crockpot. Shred the chicken if desired, then stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dumplings: Open the biscuit dough can and cut each biscuit into fourths. Roll each piece into a round ball and arrange these biscuit pieces evenly on top of the mixture inside the crockpot.
- Cook Dumplings: Replace the lid and cook on high for an additional 1 to 2 hours until the biscuit dumplings are cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat; if the lid is glass, peek to check for a matte finish on dumplings. Check one dumpling by cutting into it to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Finish and Serve: Once dumplings are cooked, adjust seasonings to taste and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Do not lift the crockpot lid frequently during cooking, especially while cooking dumplings, to keep the heat consistent and ensure proper cooking.
- Shredding the chicken before adding the peas helps distribute the chicken evenly, but this step is optional.
- Use low-sodium broth to better control the salt level in the dish.
- Fresh parsley garnish adds a fresh, vibrant flavor and visual appeal.
- If biscuit dough is not available, homemade biscuit dough can be substituted but baking time may vary.
