Let your chicken spend a lazy afternoon in your slow cooker when you make this savory Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe. Today, we’ll skip right over pretentious… and head straight to marvelous simplicity!
Then, give your week more flavor upgrades with this Super Easy Chicken Pot Pie and tasty Chicken Cordon Bleu!
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
When you’re craving some good old fashioned home cooking, look no further than this easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe.
This southern comfort is simple to make… and shockingly good!
Kate writes: “Delicious!!! It got rave reviews from my husband. Thanks!”
Let’s face it, making chicken and dumplings for dinner is always a winner! 🙂
With juicy chicken and cozy dumplings, this is feel-good food to the very last bite!
And yet… I blame the secret ingredient for the crazy delicious flavor you’ll get in every bite. So what is the secret ingredient?
Bacon!!!
This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe with Grand Biscuits is heavenly all by itself, but adding melt-in-your-mouth bacon sends this chicken off the charts…
As in totally AMAZING!
Believe me, it’s going to be so easy to create a totally irresistible chicken dinner… with this winning combination of biscuits, bacon, onions, and a dreamy creamy sauce.
Plus, this quick-prep Crockpot Recipe will make it SO easy to get dinner on the table.
Do you hear that sound?
It’s the sound of everyone clearing their plates!!!
So go ahead and spoil your family this week. They’re going to LOVE this tasty surprise!
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How Long Do Dumplings Take In Crockpot?
For these chicken and dumplings in the crock pot, 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 and cook for the longer time specified.
If you need a shorter cook time, select HIGH heat and cook for the shorter time specified.
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!
What Is Good With Chicken and Dumplings?
The ideal way to compliment this comforting slow cooked Chicken and Dumplings dinner is to pair it with some deliciously comforting dinner side dishes!
Here are some popular picks that I know you’ll love sharing with this comforting chicken and dumpling dish:
- Air Fried Potato Wedges
- Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
- 10 Minute Chicken Gravy or 10 minute Brown Gravy
- Fried Apples
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- Slow Cooked Cheesy Cauliflower
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn (Southern Style)
- Homemade Biscuits
- Sweet Cornbread
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients
It’s simple to make this Easy Crockpot Recipe when you only need 9 easy to find ingredients.
Have these ingredients ready to go, so you can get this recipe started in time for dinner…
- Chicken – fresh or thawed
- Chicken Broth
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Biscuits
- Bacon
- Onion
- Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
How To Make Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
It’s actually SO easy to make Chicken and Dumplings in your slow cooker!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook your chicken and the other ingredients as specified in your crockpot.
2. Once done, remove the chicken and shred using one of these 4 Easy Tips for Shredding Meat.
3 Cut up the Biscuits into pieces.
4. Place your shredded chicken back into the Crockpot, then add the bacon and biscuit pieces.
5. Once done, scoop the delicious mixture into bowls, and enjoy!
That’s it. Just a few simple steps!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe…
Kate writes: “Delicious!!! I made this for the first time today and it got rave reviews from my husband. Thanks!”
Deb writes: “I’ve made this repeatedly and it’s a family favorite!”
Shanda writes: “This turned out amazing. My husband said it was the best chicken and dumplings he’s ever had. Even our 4 children went back for seconds. Definitely going to be on our dinner menu once a week. Thank you for sharing.”
Jenny writes: “So easy and delicious!”
Harmony writes: “We make this all the time – it’s so good”
Michelle writes: “Delicious savory comfort food. Didn’t change a thing. Will be adding to my dinner rotation even in a Florida summer heatwave.”
Denise writes: “SOOOOO DELICIOUS!”
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!”
Melissa writes: “Easy & delicious”
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!”
Donna writes: “This is amazing!!!”
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”
Andria writes: “This was delicious! I added a little bit more bacon and a can of peas! My fiancé loved it!”
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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
- Gather your ingredients.
- 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
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Angela Brown says
can you make a chicken pie with the leftoverss?
Heidi says
I haven’t personally tried. If you do, please let me know how it turns out! ~ Heidi
Jennifer says
So so good! I added a can of corn and it can out so good! There are only two of us so I halved the recipe, but I should have made the whole recipe so we could have leftovers.
Heidi says
I’m so glad you loved it, Jennifer… and that sounds like a delicious addition!
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?
Cindy says
I use frozen every time and it works out great just check it for doneness and if needed add a little more time to cook
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!
Bobbiejo Doucet says
NOOOOOOO! I wanted to know the same thing – so I tried this with crescent rolls and trust me when I say it was NOT good. The dogs loved it so it was not a total lost. It leaves a very bad after taste. Just don’t do it.
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