Description
Southern comfort “Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings” delivers hearty, creamy goodness straight from grandma’s kitchen. Tender chicken nestles with fluffy dumplings, promising warmth and satisfaction in every comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
Liquid and Soup Base:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) milk or heavy cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (16 ounces/454 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough
Herbs, Seasonings, and Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the base by combining chicken, aromatic seasonings, and liquid components in the crockpot. Layer onions and garlic for foundational flavor, ensuring even distribution of herbs and broth.
- Slow cook the chicken until it becomes exceptionally tender and easily separates, allowing the proteins to absorb the surrounding herbal and savory notes.
- Carefully extract the chicken and transform it into delicate shreds using two forks, maintaining its moisture and texture.
- Reintroduce the shredded chicken into the cooking liquid, creating a rich and cohesive mixture that will serve as the foundation for the dish.
- Incorporate frozen vegetables, stirring gently to distribute them evenly throughout the creamy base.
- Prepare the dumpling pieces by cutting biscuit dough into bite-sized morsels, lightly dusting with flour to prevent potential clumping.
- Delicately place dumpling pieces atop the chicken mixture, ensuring they rest on the surface without completely submerging.
- Continue cooking on high temperature, allowing the dumplings to transform into fluffy, pillowy clusters that absorb the surrounding flavors.
- Once dumplings reach perfect consistency, softly fold the components together to create a harmonious blend.
- Plate the comforting meal, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of ground pepper to enhance the visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Chicken selection matters: opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs to ensure tender, easy-to-shred meat with maximum flavor absorption.
- Vegetable versatility allows customization by swapping frozen mixed vegetables with seasonal fresh vegetables like carrots, peas, or chopped bell peppers for added nutrition and color.
- Gluten-free adaptation works perfectly by using gluten-free biscuit dough or replacing biscuits with cauliflower dumplings for a low-carb alternative.
- Seasoning enhancement happens by adding a splash of white wine or a teaspoon of herbs like rosemary or sage to elevate the overall depth of flavor in the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg