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This image shows a bowl of Crockpot chicken and dumplings, featuring tender shredded chicken marinated in cream of celery and cream of chicken soups, seasoned with parsley, poultry seasoning, and pepper, served with flaky biscuit strips and vegetables in a creamy broth.

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting, hearty meal featuring tender chicken, creamy soup, and fluffy biscuit dumplings. Slow-cooked with flavorful seasonings and vegetables, this classic recipe is simple to prepare, making it the ultimate cozy dinner perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 640 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-quart crockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife for cutting biscuits
  • Rolling pin
  • Forks for shredding chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 10½ oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 10½ oz condensed cream of celery soup
  • 16.3 oz refrigerated biscuits
  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 2 cups frozen vegetables or peas and carrots, thawed

Instructions
 

  • Add diced onion to a 6-quart crockpot and layer chicken breasts on top.
    This image shows diced onions and seasoned chicken being added to a crockpot, starting the process of making creamy chicken and dumplings.
  • In a bowl, mix cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, parsley, poultry seasoning, and pepper, then spread the mixture over the chicken.
    This image shows cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, parsley, poultry seasoning, and pepper being mixed together in a bowl to create a flavorful base for the chicken and dumplings.
  • Pour chicken broth into the crockpot and cook on high for 5 hours.
    This image shows the creamy soup mixture being spread over the chicken in the crockpot, followed by adding chicken broth to enhance the dish's flavor and moisture.
  • After 4 hours, flatten the biscuits and cut them into 4 strips each.
    This image shows biscuit dough being rolled and sliced into strips, ready to be added to the crockpot for a soft and flaky topping for the chicken and dumplings.
  • Add the vegetables to the crockpot and stir, then place the biscuit strips on top.
    This image shows mixed vegetables and prepared biscuit strips being added on top of the simmering chicken and broth in the crockpot, bringing vibrant colors and textures to the dish.
  • Quickly replace the lid to retain heat.
  • Remove the chicken, shred it slightly, and return it to the crockpot, stirring gently to combine.
    This image shows tender, slow-cooked chicken being shredded with two forks, making it ready to be stirred back into the creamy dumplings mixture.
  • Let everything cook for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
    This image shows the completed crockpot chicken and dumplings, with biscuit strips cooked to perfection and the dish steaming hot, ready to serve.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute part of the chicken broth with milk or cream.
  • Use refrigerated canned biscuits for convenience, but homemade biscuit dough works too.