Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 5 hrs | Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins | Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can buttermilk refrigerated biscuits
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, defrosted
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Layer the diced onion on the bottom of your crock pot.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the onions in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, poultry seasoning, fresh parsley, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Pour the soup mixture over the chicken in the crock pot.
- Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on high for 5 hours.
- When there is 1 hour left, open the lid and add the defrosted mixed vegetables. Shred the chicken while stirring to mix everything well.
- Open the can of refrigerated biscuits, flatten each one slightly, and cut into 4 long slices.
- Place the biscuit pieces on top of the chicken mixture, cover again, and cook for the remaining hour.
- Once done, stir everything gently to combine the dumplings with the chicken mixture.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Pro Tips
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of thyme or rosemary.
- Prefer thicker sauce? Remove the lid for the last 15 minutes to let it reduce slightly.
- You can substitute chicken breasts if you prefer leaner meat.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this creamy chicken and dumplings dish with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal. It’s also delicious served with crusty bread to soak up the savory sauce.