Comforting Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

This Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe is a comforting dish with savory flavors and minimal effort.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, Comfort Food, Crockpot, Dumplings, Easy Recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 7 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 450kcal

2 lbs Chicken Breasts Substitution: Can use boneless, skinless thighs for more flavor.
4 cups Chicken Broth Substitution: Low-sodium broth to control salt; use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup Substitution: Homemade cream sauce or cream of mushroom soup for different tastes.
1 cup Heavy Cream Optional for a lighter version.

2 cups Dumplings Prep Note: Made from all-purpose or whole wheat flour; gluten-free flour can be used.

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Toss in diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic.
Pour in chicken broth and cream of chicken soup; stir gently.
Sprinkle thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks directly in the slow cooker.
Stir in frozen peas and heavy cream; mix well.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and melted butter until just combined.
Spoon the dumpling batter over the chicken filling; cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until fluffy.

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning and ingredients to your preference.