Delicious Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate in winter comfort food! It’s quick, easy to prepare, and incredibly hearty and cozy. Best of all, it doesn’t require any cream of “x” soup and uses convenient refrigerated biscuit dough. As we dive into the season of cookies and candies, it’s essential to have some comforting, savory meals to balance out the sweetness. This recipe is perfect for those chilly days when you need something warm and satisfying.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll adore this recipe because it’s incredibly simple and requires minimal effort. It’s perfect for busy days when you still want a home-cooked meal. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings is sure to please the whole family. Plus, it’s made in a crockpot, so you can set it and forget it!
Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need
- Slow cooker or crockpot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Forks for shredding chicken
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can chicken broth
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- Sliced carrots (amount to your preference)
- Sliced celery (amount to your preference)
- 1/2 can peas
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- Crumbled bacon
- Parsley flakes
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can flaky biscuits
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour the chicken broth and both cans of cream of chicken soup over the chicken.
- Add sliced carrots, celery, and onion to your liking.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley flakes as desired.
- Cook on high for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the crockpot along with the crumbled bacon and peas. Stir together.
- Break up the flaky biscuits into about three parts each and place them on top of the mixture in the crockpot.
- Continue cooking on high for another hour or until the biscuits are done. Enjoy!
Tips for Success
- For even more flavor, consider browning the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the crockpot.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste. You can always add more garlic powder, salt, or pepper later on.
- Make sure the biscuits are fully cooked before serving. They should be fluffy and soft.
Additional Tips and Variations
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or green beans for additional flavor and nutrition.
- For a bit of spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Nutritional Highlights (Per Serving)
While exact values may vary, each serving is approximately:
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fat: 18g
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts, but you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
What if I don’t have a crockpot?
You can adapt this recipe for the stovetop by simmering the ingredients in a large pot over low heat.
Conclusion
This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a comforting, easy-to-make meal. It’s perfect for those chilly evenings when you want something warm and satisfying. Give it a try, and don’t forget to share your experience in the comments below. We’d love to hear how it turned out for you!
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4 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 can chicken broth
2 cans cream of chicken
sliced carrots
sliced celery
1/2 can peas
1/2 onion
crumbled bacon
parsley
garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 can flaky biscuits
Method
Place chicken breasts in bottom of crockpot
Pour chicken broth and both cream of chickens over it
Add in carrots, celery and onion. How much ever you prefer
Add in garlic powder, salt and pepper and parsley flakes over it, how much ever you prefer
Cook on high for 3 hours Remove chicken and shred. Add the chicken back in with some crumbled bacon and the peas, stir together. Break up the flaky biscuits, uncooked, and put in the crockpot. I break each roll in about 3 parts and just place them on top.
Remain cooking for another hour or so on high or until done. Enjoy!
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