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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

A heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken simmered in creamy sauce, paired with fluffy dumplings, perfect for busy families.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts (or thighs) Choose breasts for a lighter option or thighs for more flavor.
  • 2 cups onion, diced Use yellow or white onion.
  • 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup (don't dilute) This will serve as the base for the sauce.
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup (don't dilute) Add richness to the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped For garnish and flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or herbes de Provence) Enhances the flavor profile.
  • ½ teaspoon rubbed sage
  • Black pepper, to taste Season as desired.
  • 2 cups chicken stock Homemade or store-bought.
  • 2 cups peas and carrots (drained if canned, thawed if frozen) Adds color and nutrition.
  • 1 pound refrigerated biscuits (2 cans) Will be used to make the dumplings.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Place the diced onion and boneless chicken breasts (or thighs) in the crockpot.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, fresh parsley, poultry seasoning, rubbed sage, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Spoon the creamy mixture over the chicken and onions in the crockpot.
  5. Pour the chicken stock over the top, ensuring the chicken is submerged.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 8 hours.
  2. About 1 hour before serving, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Roll the refrigerated biscuits thin and flat, then cut them into squares.
  4. Stir the peas and carrots into the crockpot, then lay the dough squares on top. Cover and cook for an additional hour or two until the biscuits are cooked through.
Serving
  1. Gently stir the biscuit dumplings into the chicken mixture to blend flavors and serve hot.

Notes

Consider adding sautéed garlic or onion for flavor enhancement. Use gluten-free biscuits and certified gluten-free soups for a gluten-free version. Experiment with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. Monitor biscuit cooking time for perfect texture.