By Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe is a comfort-food classic made simpler for home cooks. With everyday ingredients and reliable technique, it delivers big flavor with little effort.
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe captures the essence of meals|chicken while staying approachable for everyday cooking. The method focuses on maximizing flavor with minimal steps, using common pantry items and fresh ingredients. From the first bite you’ll notice a balance of texture and taste that feels both familiar and exciting. To build depth, we combine proper seasoning with simple techniques: gentle heat for aromatics, accurate measurements, and attention to doneness. Small details—like resting time or layering ingredients—make a noticeable difference in the final dish. This recipe is designed to be flexible. You can swap in seasonal produce, adjust spices to match your preferences, or adapt the base to suit dietary needs. The goal is to keep the spirit of the dish while letting you tailor it to your kitchen. Serving ideas are wide open: pair with a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, warm bread, or your favorite grains. Leftovers store well and often taste even better the next day as flavors settle. That makes the recipe suitable for meal prep and busy schedules. For best results, read the steps once before you start, assemble ingredients, and cook with confidence. Taste as you go, and don’t be afraid to adjust seasoning. With these principles, Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe becomes a reliable addition to your rotation—crowd-pleasing, practical, and full of flavor.
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 c.Chicken broth
1 can Buttermilk refrigerated biscuits
2 c.Frozen mixed vegetables, defrosted
Black pepper to taste
How To Make Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Layer the chopped onion on the bottom of your crockpot.
Place the chicken thighs on top of the chopped onion in a single layer.
In a mixing bowl, place 1 can of cream of chicken soup.
Pour a can of cream of celery soup into the mixing bowl.
Add 1 tsp of poultry seasoning to the mixing bowl.
Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
Add black pepper to taste.
Stir all of the ingredients in the mixing bowl, and pour over top of the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
Pour 2 cups of chicken broth over top of the chicken.
Set the crockpot to high for 5 hours and close the lid.
Do not open the lid until you have just 1 hour of cook time left on the crockpot’s display. With 1 hour left, open the lid and pour in 2 cups of mixed vegetables that have been defrosted. Mix them into the crockpot well, shredding the chicken thighs as you stir.
Open a can of refrigerated biscuits, and flatten each one. Cut each biscuits into 4 long slices.
Layer the biscuits on the top of the chicken mixture in the crockpot.
Let the biscuits cook for the remaining hour of cook time, and then stir the mixture together well to incorporate the dumplings into the chicken mixture.
Serve topped with freshly chopped parsley.
PREPARATION STEPS
Pour a can of cream of celery soup into the mixing bowl.
Add 1 tsp of poultry seasoning to the mixing bowl.
Add black pepper to taste.
Stir all of the ingredients in the mixing bowl, and pour over top of the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
Pour 2 cups of chicken broth over top of the chicken.
Serve topped with freshly chopped parsley.
ORIGIN STORY
Home-style cooking inspired by classic flavors and modern, reliable methods.
META INFOS
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 35 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~350 kcal | Difficulty: Easy
BENEFITS
Balanced flavor with approachable prep. Nutrition-friendly options and make-ahead friendly for busy schedules.
OCCASIONS
Weeknight dinners; Family gatherings; Potlucks; Holidays; Picnics; Meal prep
VARIATIONS
Swap seasonal produce; Adjust spices; Offer gluten-free or low-carb options where suitable; Try alternative proteins.
PAIRING
Green salad; Roasted vegetables; Rice or bread
STORAGE
Refrigerate in airtight container 2–4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat gently to preserve texture.
TIPS
Measure accurately; Preheat pans/oven; Avoid overcooking; Taste and adjust seasoning; Rest before slicing when needed.
