Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

This recipe for Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort food dish made easy with the convenience of a slow cooker. With tender chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy dumplings, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. The layering of ingredients ensures maximum flavor, while the addition of mixed vegetables adds color and nutritional value. Serve it up hot and enjoy the comforting goodness of this homemade favorite!

Ingredients:

• 1 Onion, diced
• 6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 can Cream of chicken soup
• 1 can Cream of celery soup
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Poultry seasoning
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 can Buttermilk refrigerated biscuits
• 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables, defrosted
• Black pepper to taste

How To Make Best Ever Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings:

1. Layer the ingredients: Begin by layering the diced onion at the bottom of your crockpot. Then, arrange the boneless skinless chicken thighs on top of the onions in a single layer.
2. Prepare the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, poultry seasoning, chopped parsley, and black pepper. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Pour this sauce mixture over the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
3. Add chicken broth: Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and sauce mixture in the crockpot.
4. Cook on high: Set the crockpot to high and cook for 5 hours with the lid closed. Do not open the lid until there is only 1 hour of cooking time remaining.
5. Add vegetables: After 4 hours of cooking, open the lid and add the defrosted mixed vegetables to the crockpot. Stir well, shredding the chicken thighs as you mix.
6. Prepare the dumplings: Open the can of refrigerated biscuits and flatten each one. Cut each biscuit into 4 long slices.
7. Layer the dumplings: Layer the biscuit slices on top of the chicken mixture in the crockpot.
8. Finish cooking: Let the dumplings cook for the remaining hour of cooking time. Once done, stir the mixture well to incorporate the dumplings into the chicken mixture.
9. Serve: Serve the chicken and dumplings topped with freshly chopped parsley for added freshness and flavor.

Tips:

• For added flavor, consider adding garlic or other herbs and spices to the sauce mixture.
• Be sure to shred the chicken thighs well when stirring in the vegetables to ensure even distribution throughout the dish.
• Use a fork to gently poke holes in the dumplings to allow the sauce to seep through during cooking, ensuring they cook evenly.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated for easy meals throughout the week.