Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe with Biscuits

Crockpot chicken and dumplings is the kind of comforting meal that makes everyone want to gather around the table.

Tender chicken, a creamy broth and soft, fluffy dumplings come together with minimal prep to create the ultimate comfort food.

This easy crock pot chicken recipe is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for busy nights or lazy Sundays.

Using refrigerated biscuits as shortcut dumplings means you can enjoy a delicious homemade-style dinner without spending hours making homemade dumplings from scratch.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Incredibly easy. This crockpot chicken recipe requires minimal prep, making it a great recipe for busy families.
• The ultimate comfort food. There is nothing better than a big bowl of chicken, creamy broth and pillowy dumplings on a chilly evening.
• The chicken gets incredibly tender. Cooking chicken breasts slowly in a savory broth allows them to become super tender and flavorful.
• Shortcut dumplings make it simple. Instead of making homemade dumplings, refrigerated biscuits create fluffy dumplings with very little effort.
• It uses simple ingredients. Cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, chicken, biscuits, onions and seasonings are all you need for this delicious recipe.
• The whole family will love it. This is one of those comfort food classics that can easily become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Cream of chicken soup
• Chicken broth
• Yellow onion
• Frozen peas and carrots
• Refrigerated biscuits
• All purpose flour
• Poultry seasoning
• Salt
• Black pepper

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Set up the Ingredients in the Crockpot

Dicing the onions is the only real prep work you’ll need to do for this recipe. Place the diced onions and chicken into the crockpot.

Then, pour in the broth, cream of chicken soup and seasonings. Gently stir it all around and cover the crock pot. Set it to LOW and let it go for 4 hours. 

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Shred the Chicken

After slow cooking for 4 hours, the chicken will be nice and tender. Remove it onto a cutting board and shred it with forks. Then, place it back into the slow cooker. 

Add the Veggies and Biscuits

Pour the bag of frozen veggies into the slow cooker and mix them around with the chicken. Then, cut your refrigerated biscuits into quarters and arrange them over the top of the chicken mixture. 

Cover the crock pot and set it to HIGH. After an hour, gently spoon the liquid over the biscuits so that they are totally covered. Slow cook for another 90 minutes until the biscuits are fluffy and no longer raw inside. 

Serving Suggestions

This practically a complete meal on its own, but you can serve it with a few simple sides.

Steamed green veggies like green beans, asparagus or broccoli are a nice balance to the richness of the dish. A simple green salad would also work well.

For an extra-comforting dinner, serve a big bowl of chicken and dumplings with crusty bread for soaking up the creamy broth.

Storage Instructions

Allow leftover chicken and dumplings to cool before transferring them to an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

The dumplings will absorb some of the creamy broth as they sit, so the texture may be slightly different the next day. When reheating, add a little chicken broth or stock if desired.

​For longer storage, freeze it for months! Reheat in the crockpot. 

Tips for Success

1. Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. For the easiest preparation, use boneless skinless chicken breast. You can also use skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat. Both work beautifully in this recipe.

2. Use poultry seasoning. It adds lots of flavor without overpowering the dish. And it saves you the time of having to add all the spices individually.

3. Avoid lifting the lid while the dumplings cook. Once the biscuit dough is added, keep the lid closed as much as possible. The steam inside the crockpot helps the dumplings become soft, fluffy, and pillowy. Opening the lid repeatedly can release heat and steam and increase the cooking time.

4. Check the dumplings before serving. The dumplings should be cooked through in the center. If they still look like raw dough inside, give them a little additional cooking time. The exact cooking time can vary depending on your slow cooker and the size of your dumplings. 

FAQs

When you make this crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a rating or leave a comment below. Enjoy! 

For more slow cooker recipes, try these: 

• Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
• Old Fashioned Chicken and Vegetable Stew
• Starbucks White Hot Chocolate