Infuse some comfort food… and bacon into your dinner with this yummy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe!
Are you ready for the ultimate easy Comfort Food Dinner Recipe??
This easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe is a family favorite, and the perfect simple Crockpot Recipe for busy weeknights! It’s loaded with flavor and is SO easy to make! Let’s face it… making chicken and dumplings for dinner is always a winner! 🙂
I blame the secret ingredient for the crazy delicious flavor explosion you’ll get in every bite. So what is the secret ingredient? Bacon!!! This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe with Grand Biscuits is delicious all by itself, but adding bacon really makes this chicken off the charts.
Biscuits, bacon, onions, and a creamy sauce are going to make your chicken dinner irresistible tonight! Trust me… it will become a new family favorite!
So go ahead and spoil your family this week. This quick-prep recipe will make it SO easy!
You’ll just need these 9 easy ingredients to prepare your amazing chicken and dumplings in the crock pot…
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
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How Long Do Dumplings Take In Crockpot?
For this recipe, it doesn’t really matter. The results are equally impressive. So simply choose which will work best for you and your schedule.
If you want a longer cook time, choose LOW heat for 6 hours. If you want a shorter cook time, select HIGH heat and cook for 3 hours.
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The ideal way to compliment this comforting slow cooked Chicken and Dumplings dinner… is to pair it with some deliciously comforting dinner side dishes!
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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe…
Kate writes: “Delicious!!! I made this for the first time today and it got rave reviews from my husband. Thanks!”
Jenny writes: “So easy and delicious!”
Michelle writes: “Delicious savory comfort food. Didn’t change a thing. Will be adding to my dinner rotation even in the dead of the Florida summer heatwave.”
Patti writes: “I made the crockpot chicken & dumplings and it was awesome!”
Amilia writes: “So good! I’ve made this with chicken breasts and have also tried it with tenderloins. Great either way!”
Kristen writes: “If you’re in a hurry and craving some dumplings, then this recipe is perfect! Great flavor too! I add a little bit of bacon grease.”
Kayla writes: “Very good! And super easy to make! My family loved it!”
Angela writes: “I like vegetables in my chicken and dumpling soup so I added carrots, celery, green peppers, onion, garlic and kale.”
Angie writes: “Family loved it!”
Debbie writes: “Easy to make and we never have leftovers. Kids love it!”
Brittney writes: “This is my favorite comfort food ever!!!”
Rob writes: “Was delish & successful with fam. I added carrots half way through cooking chicken.”
Kirstin writes: “Makes a ton: Great for leftovers”
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed
- 14.5 oz. Swanson Chicken Broth {1 can}
- 20 oz. Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup {two cans 10 oz. each}
- 16.3 oz. Pillsbury Grand’s Biscuits {1 can}
- ¼ cup Cooked Bacon crumbled {see tips for Perfect Crispy Bacon}
- ½ White Onion chopped.
- ⅛ tsp. Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp. Salt
- ¼ tsp. Pepper
Instructions
- Add Chicken to Crockpot
- Pour Chicken Broth, Cream of Chicken Soup, and Chopped Onions over Chicken, then sprinkle on Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper. Cover with lid.
- Cook on High for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours, then remove chicken and shred with 2 forks.
- Remove biscuits from container, and cut each biscuit into 8 pieces.
- Place shredded chicken back in Crockpot, then add Chopped Bacon and Biscuit Pieces, Stir, and cover with lid.
- Cook on High for 1 more hour, or until done.
- Once done, scoop delicious mixture into bowls, and ENJOY!! {yummy!}
Notes
What You’ll Need to Make This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe:
5 – 6 quart Crock Pot
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Sammi says
I accidentally put biscuits in ahead of time, will they still cook ok? I was in a hurry and just put everything in
Shawn says
How do you know if the biscuits are done? I cooked it on low all day and put the biscuits in for the last hour on high but didn’t seem done. Also I did like it but I think I should use more broth and cream of chicken soup as the dough soaked up all the juice
Chris says
Could I use frozen pilsbury biscuits.?
Heidi says
Hi Chris,
This recipe works best with the refrigerated biscuits.
Katie says
I made this for a dinner and it was delicious! Not so much a hit with the kids, we’re in Massachusetts and I don’t think they really understand the whole Southern thing…but oh man, the adults ate this right up! I’m going to cut the recipe in half and make it for dinner for my family of 3 tonight. I left out the bacon and onions because my husband and I aren’t fans of one or both, but it still came out fab! Thank you!
Heidi says
I’m so glad to hear you liked it, Katie! 🙂
Karen says
Making this today. I’ve made many chicken and dumplings. From scratch to one that uses round flour tortillas cut in strips instead of biscuits. All are good. None as good a my Aunts. Then comes the bacon.. I added peas and not a drop left.
Thank you so much., It’s a hit!
Heidi says
I’m so glad to hear you loved it, Karen… the bacon is definitely a game changer! 🙂
Elizabeth Swihart says
I tweaked it a bit & my fiancée had 2 full bowls!!!
First, I doubled the recipe, but used 2 cans of cream of mushroom in addition to the 2 cans of cream of chicken. I used milk in addition to chicken broth. I chopped & added celery & sauteed the onion & some garlic with already cooked bacon bits. I think I put it in the stratosphere by adding a package of sausage gravy mix instead of flour. I started by spreading some on parchment paper, then took each individual biscuit and put the powdered mix on them & rolled them out with a rolling pin before cutting with a pizza cutter. I was also lazy in that I used 4 big cans of chicken so it didn’t have to cook so long. One hour on high, 2 on low, then put in 2 8oz containers of sliced mushrooms. As soon as it came to boil again, I began adding the pieces of dough. Turned back to low for an hour & stirred frequently.
Shelly says
Can you use frozen chicken breasts?
Bobbiejo says
I would like to know the same thing…..Can you use frozen chicken and just cook longer?
Donna says
I just made your crock pot chicken and dumplings. I work a lot of hours and it was a super simple recipe. I liked the flavor but I think next time I will use a little more broth and add some herbs. Thank you for posting it.
Ellen says
Hi! The total time says 4 hours 10 minutes but in the description it says cook on low for 6 hours and high for 1 hour. Which is it?
Heidi says
Hi Ellen ~ the total time of 4 hours and 10 minutes is stating the time if cooked on High: 10 minutes Prep + 3 hours on High + 1 hour after the biscuits are added.
If cooking on Low for the initial portion… your total time will be 7 hours and 10 minutes: 10 minutes Prep + 6 hours on Low + 1 hour after the biscuits are added.
Hope that helps!
Fay says
Could I use crescent rolls cut up in this recipe? Thanks!
Courtney says
How would you go about making this recipe more soupy but with the same amount of flavor?
Amanda says
Do you have to use the flaky biscuits or can you use the regular ones? Our meal in the crockpot right now, but I just noticed the picture has the flaky biscuits.
Bev says
I make this all the time. No you don’t have to use flaky biscuits. I use the grands buttery biscuits. Family loves it!
Misty M. says
I plan on making this over the weekend, will turkey bacon work as an alternative? And thanks for this recipe!
Sarah says
I just made this tonight. We love it!!
Heidi says
So glad you loved it, Sarah! Isn’t it simple and SO yummy? 😉
Erin says
I make this but I use homemade bisquick to make the biscuits instead of the Pillsbury biscuits
Heidi says
Ooh ~ that sounds delicious too, Erin!
Vicki L. Stevenson says
I noticed the picture showed flaky biscuits. You said to cut up in 8 pieces. Now do you cut the whole biscuit or separate then cut ?
Heidi says
Hi Vicki ~ after opening the container of biscuits, first separate them apart. Then you’ll cut each individual biscuit into 8 pieces. Hope that helps!
Barb says
Can you add frozen peas & carrots or will that throw the recipe off its ratio
Heidi says
Hi Barb ~ I honestly haven’t tried, but if you do… let me know how it turns out! That sounds like a delicious addition!
Angela says
I put a bag of frozen vegetables (corn peas and carrots) And I added 4 cups of chicken broth and pepper. It’s AMAZING. I opted out of bacon because I was too lazy to cook it
Heidi says
Ooh ~ that sounds so yummy, Angela!
Gina says
Hi I was wondering how many people this serves and can I double the recipe in a 6 quart crackpot
Heidi says
Hi Gina ~ it serves approximately 8. I’m not sure how doubling it in a 6 quart crockpot would work… I used a 5 quart and it was pretty full. If doubling, I might try a 7 quart or use two 4 quarts. If you try doubling it in a 6 though, let me know how it goes!
Lea says
This was my first crock pot meal!! It turned out amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Lea… so glad you loved it! 🙂
Liesl hill says
I have made this before from other sites. This by far is the best one,even my kids noticed this one was superior!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks so much, Liesl! So glad you all loved it! 🙂
Shelly says
Can you add carrots or peas and, if so, when should I add them?
Heidi says
Hi Shelly ~ I honestly haven’t tried adding carrots or peas to this recipe, but if you do… let me know how it turns out!
Kristen says
Does this recipe do well as leftovers?
Heidi says
Hi Kristen ~ I honestly don’t know… I have a hungry hubby and two teenage boys, so there are never any leftovers. 😉 If you make it and have leftovers, let me know how that goes!
Jeannine says
Hi Ladies,
Wondering how many this recipe serves?
Heidi says
Hi Jeannine ~ it serves approximately 8. Enjoy!
Jenn says
This was so easy to make an my husband an 2 kids loved it so I doubled the batch thinking I would have leftovers for lunch I was wrong it is a well loved dish in my house. Could you turn it on low an cook it?
Heidi says
Hi Jenn ~ I’m so glad your family loved it! If cooking on LOW, try 7 – 8 hours total time, or until the chicken is done. Every Crockpot cooks a little differently, so you’ll just want to keep an eye on it near the end. 🙂
Corimsu says
My sister made this the other day and it’s so yummy I had to have the recipe, and tell you it was so good the entire pot was devoured! Thank you!
Heidi says
Thanks so much for the sweet comment! I’m so glad to hear you loved it, Corimsu! Isn’t it so simple and delicious?
Kate says
Delicious!!! I made this for the first time today and it got rave reviews from my husband. This will definitely be placed in the fall/winter dinner rotation. Thanks!
Heidi says
Aww ~ I’m glad to hear that Kate! So glad your husband loved it, too! 🙂
jean says
do you dilute the cream of chicken soup?
Heidi says
Hi Jean ~ no… you won’t dilute the chicken soup. Hope that helps! 🙂
Alex S. says
What size Crockpot do you typically use for your recipes?
Heidi says
Hi Alex – it varies depending on the recipe. For this recipe I used a 5.5 quart. Hope that helps! 🙂
Janet sullivan says
I could not find your “tips for perfect crispy bacon”.
Please help me find your tip
Thank you,
Heidi says
Hi Janet ~ here you go… https://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/05/perfect-crispy-bacon-in-oven.html