Crockpot Chicken and Dumpling Soup Recipe

I keep coming back to Crockpot Chicken and Dumpling Soup because boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, chicken broth, and carrots, sliced turn into something rich and hands-off in the crockpot. The crockpot chicken and dumpling soup asks for a little prep in the morning and then leaves you alone until dinner.

Using a slow cooker makes this recipe incredibly easy, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you go about your day.

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumpling Soup

This soup features juicy chicken pieces simmered with vegetables and herbs, topped with soft dumplings that cook to perfection in the slow cooker. The recipe takes about 6-8 hours on low and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups biscuit dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
2. Add Vegetables: Add the carrots, celery, and onion on top of the chicken.
3. Mix Broth and Seasonings: In a separate bowl, combine the chicken broth, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
4. Add Creamy Element: Stir in the cream of chicken soup until well combined.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
6. Shred Chicken: About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot.
7. Prepare Dumplings: In a bowl, mix the biscuit dough with milk until just combined. Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the soup.
8. Finish Cooking: Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
9. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy warm.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6-8 hours
• Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 6 bowls
• Calories: 350kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 40g

By the time the cooker shuts off, you have a meal that tastes like an afternoon of work went into it, even though it did not.