Here’s the Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe, a true comfort food classic made easy in the slow cooker! This version delivers tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings—perfect for a cozy family meal.
Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Broth:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for more flavor)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra depth)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional, added at the end)
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup whole milk
(Shortcut Option: Use refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters!)
Instructions
1. Slow Cook the Chicken & Broth
- Add chicken, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and paprika to the crock pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender.
2. Shred the Chicken
- Remove chicken from the crock pot and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir in heavy cream.
3. Make the Dumplings (Skip this step if using biscuit dough)
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk until just combined.
4. Cook the Dumplings
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the surface of the broth. (If using biscuit dough, place the pieces evenly on top.)
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour, or until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Stir in frozen peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
5. Serve & Enjoy!
Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and enjoy warm. Garnish with fresh parsley or cracked black pepper if desired.
Tips for the Best Chicken & Dumplings
✔ Use chicken thighs for extra tender meat.
✔ Don’t overmix the dumpling dough—this keeps them soft and fluffy.
✔ For a thicker broth, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water) at the end.
✔ Want it extra easy? Use canned biscuit dough instead of homemade dumplings!
Would you like a variation, such as a creamy herb version or a Cajun twist? 😊