Let the crockpot do the work with this quick and easy crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe! Chicken breasts, canned soup, and frozen vegetables combine to make this comfort classic. It can be made with homemade dumplings or refrigerated biscuits.

crockpot chicken and dumplings in a bowl

Why this recipe works

Chicken and Dumplings in the crockpot is a “set it and forget it” kind of meal. A good crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe should be quick, easy, and delicious with minimal prep time and ingredients. By using the crockpot, we’ve reduced the active time in this recipe to less than 5 minutes!

All the ingredients in this recipe are designed to be quick, something you can grab and dump into the crock on a busy day or when you’re shuffling around sick kiddos during cold and flu season. As with most soups, you can easily tailor it to your liking using fresh vegetables or homemade substitutes.

RELATED: Crockpot dinners are perfect for days when you want a flavorful, filling meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. We love using the slow cooker! Try our crockpot mac and cheese too!

Ladle of crockpot chicken and dumplings being lifted out of the crockpot

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredients for Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Dough ingredients for Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SOUPS – This recipe relies on cream of chicken and cream of bacon soups for its “gravy”. If you prefer a homemade version, you can try this condensed cream of chicken soup recipe.

VEGETABLES – Save time on vegetable prep by using a medley of frozen vegetables. You can, of course, use fresh vegetables if preferred.

DUMPLINGS – While we chose to make our dumplings from scratch, you can absolutely use a can of refrigerated biscuit dough instead for even less work in the kitchen.

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Place the chicken breasts in an even layer on the bottom of the crockpot.
Combine the cream of chicken, cream of bacon, and broth and pour over the chicken.
Cook on high for 3 hours.
Remove the lid and shred the chicken using two forks.
Stir in the frozen vegetables.
Place the lid back on and start whipping up the dumplings.
Stir the dry ingredients together, and cut in the butter until coarse and crumbly.
Stir in the buttermilk until a wet dough forms and add the egg and milk or cream. Drop 2 Tablespoon-sized lumps into the crockpot.
Cover and cook for an additional hour.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Can I make this ahead?

Yes! Before adding the dumplings, store it in the crockpot in the refrigerator, then put the crock back into the slow cooker to heat it back up on the high setting. Once the dish has heated back up, continue with the dumpling instructions

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Absolutely. Add the precooked rotisserie chicken to the crock just before adding the biscuits, giving it enough time to heat through.

Can I use frozen chicken breasts?

It’s truly best to use thawed chicken breasts in the crockpot, though it is possible to cook them from frozen if needed.

How do you thin or thicken the soup?

To thin your chicken and dumplings soup, add broth or milk until you reach your desired consistency. To thicken, simply add a cornstarch slurry (adding a small amount at a time, until it thickens to your liking).

Serving Suggestions

Optionally serve your crockpot chicken and dumplings with a dinner salad or crusty bread for dipping, though I personally think the dumplings give it more than enough heartiness! Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

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This post was originally published on this blog on Jan 8, 2018. Original recipe was contributed by Jennifer from Sugar Spice and Glitter.