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Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe with Biscuits

Creamy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Chicken breasts work well, but thighs offer more moisture for long cooks formulation. Can be frozen or fresh (thaw if frozen for best safety). of cook...
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Thighs are recommended for juicier meat; breasts are leaner.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped (yellow or white onion).
  • 2 cups chicken broth Low-sodium recommended to control saltiness.
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup Condensed.
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup Condensed; can substitute with a second can of cream of chicken.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme Or poultry seasoning.
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough Grand's style or buttermilk biscuits, cut into quarters.
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots Optional enrichment for color and nutrition.
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper Freshly cracked.

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts (or thighs), chopped onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, garlic powder, dried thyme, and black pepper into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir gently to mix the liquids and spices around the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well.
  • Open the can of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into 4 quarters. (If using the frozen vegetables, stir them into the pot now).
  • Place the biscuit pieces evenly over the top of the chicken mixture. Gently press them down so they are slightly submerged but still visible.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for an additional 45 to 60 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time, as the steam is required to cook the dumplings properly.
  • Check that the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through (not doughy in the center). Stir gently to coat everything in the sauce and serve warm.