Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

 Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings (Easy Comfort Food)

This Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a classic American comfort meal. Tender chicken cooks slowly in a creamy broth with vegetables, and fluffy dumplings are added at the end for a warm, hearty dish perfect for family dinners.

 Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (for dumplings)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup milk (optional for extra creaminess)

 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crock Pot
   Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add Vegetables & Broth
   Add onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup. Stir gently to combine.
3. Season the Mixture
   Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
4. Slow Cook
   Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender.
5. Shred the Chicken
   Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
6. Add Dumplings
   Cut the biscuit dough into small pieces and drop them into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
7. Finish Cooking
   Cook on HIGH for another 1–2 hours until the dumplings are fluffy and fully cooked.
8. Add Creaminess
   Stir in butter, milk, and frozen peas during the last 20 minutes of cooking.

 Serving

Serve hot in bowls with fresh parsley or black pepper on top. This dish is creamy, filling, and perfect for cold days.

Tip: For even richer flavor, add a little heavy cream or a sprinkle of fresh thyme before serving.