Let your chicken spend a lazy afternoon in your slow cooker when you make this savory Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings. Today, we’ll skip right over pretentious… and head straight to marvelous simplicity!

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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

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!!!

Plate of cooked 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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Chicken and dumplings in a red bowl.

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:

Ingredients including bacon, biscuits, and onion.

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.

Chicken breasts in a slow cooker.

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.

Two forks shredding meat.

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Reviews

Here’s 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.”

Slow cooker full of Chicken and Dumplings.

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!”

One reader writes: “I made it this evening, but I accidentally grabbed Cream of Mushroom soup, and guess what… everyone went back for seconds. I made mine on the stove in 2 hours. Tasty!!!”


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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Let your chicken spend a lazy afternoon in your slow cooker when you make this savory Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings. Today, skip right over pretentious... and head straight to marvelous simplicity!
Servings: 6
Chicken and dumplings with biscuits in a slow cooker.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
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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
  • tsp. Garlic Powder
  • ¼ tsp. Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Pepper

Instructions 

  • Gather your ingredients.
    Ingredients including bacon, biscuits, and onion.
  • Add Chicken to Crockpot.
    Chicken breasts in a slow cooker.
  • 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.
    Colorful chevron Crockpot.
  • 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.
    Cooked strips of bacon on a plate.
  • Cook on High for 1 more hour, or until done.
    Slow cooker full of Chicken and Dumplings.
  • Once done, scoop delicious mixture into bowls, and ENJOY!! (yummy!)
    Red bowl of chicken and dumplings.

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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61 Comments

  1. 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.

    1. Heidi Miller says:

      You’re very welcome… it really is so versatile, so you can definitely adjust it to your liking!

  2. 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?

    1. 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!

  3. Fay says:

    Could I use crescent rolls cut up in this recipe? Thanks!

    1. 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.

  4. 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.

    1. 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!

  5. Misty M. says:

    I plan on making this over the weekend, will turkey bacon work as an alternative? And thanks for this recipe!

    1. Heidi Miller says:

      I honestly haven’t tried using turkey bacon in the crockpot, but if you do… let me know how it turns out!

  6. Sarah says:

    I just made this tonight. We love it!!

    1. Heidi says:

      So glad you loved it, Sarah! Isn’t it simple and SO yummy? 😉

  7. Erin says:

    I make this but I use homemade bisquick to make the biscuits instead of the Pillsbury biscuits

    1. Heidi says:

      Ooh ~ that sounds delicious too, Erin!

  8. 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 ?

    1. 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!

      1. Barb says:

        Can you add frozen peas & carrots or will that throw the recipe off its ratio

        1. 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!

        2. 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

          1. Heidi says:

            Ooh ~ that sounds so yummy, Angela!

  9. Gina says:

    Hi I was wondering how many people this serves and can I double the recipe in a 6 quart crackpot

    1. 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!

  10. Lea says:

    This was my first crock pot meal!! It turned out amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this.

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re very welcome, Lea… so glad you loved it! 🙂