Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
A comforting and hearty dish perfect for any day, combining tender chicken with fluffy dumplings in a rich, savory broth.
Servings: 6 | Cook Time: 300 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 315 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker and add carrots, celery, and onions.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, then add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, until chicken is tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Add Dumplings: Cut biscuit dough into small pieces and stir them into the slow cooker along with the frozen peas.
- Finish Cooking: Cover and cook on high for an additional 1 hour, until biscuits are cooked through.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add a bay leaf during cooking and remove before serving.
- Use a liner in the slow cooker for easy cleanup.
- Check biscuit doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
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