Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings – Looking for a comforting dinner choice? Look no further! This recipe, for Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is a choice among families that will make your taste buds dance with delight. With a few ingredients and minimal preparation you can enjoy a satisfying and hearty meal that’s perfect for those busy weeknights. Creamy and savory this dish is sure to please everyone with its tender chicken, flavorful soups and fluffy dumplings. Let’s venture on this voyage of comfort food!
I still remember the first time I tried making this Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe. It was a chilly autumn evening and I was yearning for something cozy. As the irresistible aroma filled the kitchen, my husband and child were eagerly waiting to take their bite. The moment they tasted it their faces lit up with smiles confirming that I had stumbled upon our family favorite. Since then this dish has evolved into a feature on our dinner table—bringing us together over scrumptious food and constructing wonderful recollections.
What makes this Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings truly special?
This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe delivers a combination of convenience, comfort and personalization. With minimal prep work required it’s truly a lifesaver, for households. This dish presents a medley of savory flavors with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings that furnish a comforting affair. It’s a choice, for family dinners or chilly evenings. Moreover you can customize it by adding your vegetables and seasonings ensuring it appeals to everyone.
What You Need To Make This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe?
Onion: The onion, humble yet versatile not only adds a flavor but also brings a hint of sweetness as it cooks with the chicken. It plays a role, in enhancing the taste of this dish.
Cream of Celery Soup: When it comes to the cream of celery soup this delightful canned ingredient brings an herb-infused note to the table. It’s like a weapon that takes the richness of the dish up a notch and adds depth to its flavor.
Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup: Let’s talk about condensed cream of chicken soup. Creamy, savory and incredibly satisfying this soup serves as a velvety foundation for our dish. It wraps around every piece of chicken and every bite of dumpling-like an embrace.
Fresh Parsley: To add some freshness and vibrancy to this meal we sprinkle some parsley on top. This green garnish not only pleases the eye. Also adds brightness to each bite.
Poultry Seasoning: Now let’s discuss poultry seasoning—a blend of herbs and spices that creates an inviting warmth of being enveloped in a cozy hug. Its flavors perfectly complement both the chicken and dumplings ensuring each mouthful is filled with comfort.
Black Pepper: Lastly, we can’t forget about pepper! Just a dash adds heat and warmth, to this dish. It’s that touch that keeps things interesting and keeps your taste buds engaged.
Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts: These lean sources of protein turn tender and succulent as they simmer slowly absorbing all the flavors. They form the core of the recipe offering that satisfyingly meaty texture.
Low Sodium Chicken Broth: This liquid gold not only adds moisture. Also imparts a delicate and savory taste to the chicken and dumplings. It serves as the base that harmonizes all the elements.
Frozen Vegetables (Peas and Carrots): These vibrant veggies bring a burst of color and a refreshing touch, to the dish. Like hidden gems, amidst the deliciousness they contribute nutrition. Add textual variety.
Refrigerated biscuits: The highlight of this spectacle these pillowy biscuits transform into dumplings when cooked. They resemble clouds floating on a sea of goodness eagerly awaiting to be savored in every mouthful.
Steps To Make Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings:
Step 1: Start by adding the chopped onion to your 6-quart crock pot and then place the chicken breasts on top.
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Step 2: In a bowl mix together the cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, parsley, poultry seasoning and a pinch of black pepper. Spread this mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Step 3: Pour, in the chicken broth over the chicken and soup mixture.
Step 4: Set your crock pot to high heat and let it cook for approximately 5 hours.
Step 5: After 4 hours of cooking time (1 hour before serving) take each biscuit and roll it out until thin. Then cut them into strips about 4 pieces each.
Step 6: Add the vegetables into the crock pot and gently stir them in.
Step 7: Place the biscuit strips on top of everything in the crock pot. Quickly replace the lid.
Step 8: When ready to serve: Take out the chicken breasts. Shred them slightly. Put them back, into the crock pot and give it a stir; this will break up some of the dumplings, which is perfectly okay.
Step 9: Allow it to cook for 10 minutes.
Step 10: Serve piping hot and savor every comforting of your delicious Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings!
Tip:
To add a burst of flavor you might want to consider searing the chicken breasts in a frying pan for a few minutes before placing them in the slow cooker. This simple technique enhances the taste by creating a layer, on the chicken imparting a delightful and savory dimension to the dish that will truly tantalize your taste buds. It’s an effortless trick that elevates your chicken and dumplings to heights of delectability!
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use homemade dumplings instead of refrigerated biscuits?
Of course! You have the option of making dumplings instead of using refrigerated biscuits. This will give your dish a touch. Add to the homemade feel.
Can I substitute the chicken breasts with chicken thighs?
Absolutely! If you prefer you can substitute chicken breasts with boneless skinless chicken thighs. They will still turn out delicious and flavorful.
Can I freeze leftovers of this dish?
Definitely! If you have any leftovers, from this dish feel free to store them in an airtight container, in the freezer. This way you can enjoy a comforting meal at a time.
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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup
- 1 can 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen vegetables peas and carrots, defrosted
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits 8 pieces
Instructions
- Start by placing onions and chicken breasts into a 6-quart crockpot.
- In a bowl combine cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, parsley, poultry seasoning and a pinch of pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Next add chicken broth cover the pot and set it to cook on high for 5 hours.
- An hour before serving;
- Take biscuits and flatten them out before cutting them into strips.
- Stir, in defrosted vegetables into the crockpot.
- Place the biscuit strips on top of everything in the crockpot and quickly cover it again.
- When it is time to serve;
- Gently shred the chicken with a fork. Mix it back, into the contents of the crockpot.
- Let everything cook for 10 minutes before serving up this comforting delight. Enjoy!
Notes
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