Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

This dinner is the easiest crock pot chicken and dumplings you’ll find on the internet. It’s delicious on a cold winter night.

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My crock pot recently went kaput and I had to buy a new one.  I went about 2 weeks without one and it drove me crazy, so I finally went out and bought one and have been using it a lot.  

I used to have chicken and dumplings a lot when I was younger and I’ve been craving it for a couple of weeks now so I thought I would try and make crockpot chicken and dumplings because I have a ton of Christmas shopping left to do.

Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and dumplings are one of the most popular winter comfort foods, but many are afraid to cook them. I think people are intimated and think it’s hard and time-consuming. This recipe is so simple and easy. You will wonder why you never tried making it before.

I use canned biscuits as a shortcut and it makes this recipe even easier.

I love cooking in my slow cooker.  I have three kids and they have a gazillion activities, so having dinner ready when I come home is a life safer.  This is one of their favorite meals when it’s cool outside.

Kitchen Tools for Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Cutting Board Mats– I think I put this on almost every single recipe I post because I literally use them every day. These are one of the favorite things I have in the kitchen. They don’t take up much space so they’re easy to store. They’re easy to clean and great for adding ingredients to mixing bowls and hot pots.

Slow Cooker Liners– If you use your crock pot a lot, then these are essential. They save so much time when cleaning. I’ve broken my crock pot insert and cracked it trying to get it in the sink and wash it.

Slow Cooker– This is the crock pot I am using right now and love it. I haven’t had any problems with it so if you’re in the market for a new one, then I suggest this one. It was inexpensive too.

Ingredients for crockpot chicken and dumplings

• Chicken breasts- You want to make sure you get boneless and skinless chicken breasts. You can use frozen chicken breasts too! Boneless chicken thighs are good to use too. I always have those in my freezer.
• Frozen veggies- I used the kind with green beans, peas, carrots and corn. You can usually find an expensive store brand. You can also use just frozen peas or frozen corn.
• All purpose flour
• Chicken broth- You can use regular or low sodium chicken broth. Whatever your family prefers works fine.
• Water
• Chicken bouillon cube
• Garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Buttermilk biscuits- I used the store brand regular sized biscuits (10 count), not the Grands.

How to make chicken and dumplings in the crock pot

Step 1

Add your chicken, veggies, chicken broth, water, flow, bouillon cube, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the crock pot.

Step 2

Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Step 3

Take the chicken out and shred using two forks. Add the chicken back in. I have a trick to shred chicken so make sure you click over and read that. It’s so easy.

Step 4

Quarter each biscuit and drop the biscuit dough into crockpot and cook for 2 more hours.  Stirring once.

More easy slow cooker recipes that your family will love

Once school is in session and practices start, I make sure to simplify my dinner menu. Here are some easy meals you can make in the crock pot.

• Salsa Verde– This is a family favorite and I probably make it at least once a week. It tasted great left over too.
• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Hamburger Tomato Soup
• White Chicken Chili
• Pork and Apples–  One of the most popular on my site.

Make sure to click over and save a couple of those too.  It will come in handy when you have a busy weeknight!

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