Description
Southern-style crockpot chicken and dumplings simmer with comfort and warmth, promising hearty satisfaction. Home cooks discover classic flavors that wrap families in delicious nostalgia while creating memorable meals effortlessly.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
Liquids and Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of celery soup
- 1 package (16 ounces/454 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Nestle whole chicken breasts into the slow cooker, creating an even base layer.
- Pour chicken broth and creamy soups over the chicken, whisking to create a smooth, uniform liquid.
- Sprinkle in finely chopped onions, sliced carrots, aromatic garlic powder, delicate thyme, and season with salt and pepper for robust flavor.
- Allow chicken to gently simmer on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until meat becomes tender.
- Using two forks, carefully pull apart chicken into soft, shredded pieces throughout the cooking liquid.
- Incorporate sweet green peas, stirring gently to distribute evenly across the mixture.
- Carefully tear refrigerated biscuit dough into bite-sized morsels, arranging them delicately across the chicken surface.
- Cover and continue cooking on high heat for 1-1.5 hours, ensuring dumplings transform into fluffy, fully cooked pillows.
- Ladle the steaming, comforting mixture into deep bowls, serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for deeper, richer flavor and more tender meat.
- Use gluten-free biscuit dough or homemade alternatives to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Enhance herb profile by adding fresh rosemary or parsley during the last hour of cooking for vibrant, garden-fresh taste.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium chicken broth and soups, perfect for heart-conscious diners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 318 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg