Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings with Canned Biscuits

This easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe is comfort food made super easy with store-bought canned biscuits (you can also make your own drop biscuits)! You'll love the creamy gravy with veggies, tender chicken, herbs, and (of course) delicious biscuit dumplings. The whole family will love it and be begging for seconds!

A white bowl and slow cooker with crockpot chicken and dumplings.

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You'll Love Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients
How To Make Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
How to Serve Crockpot Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings with Canned Biscuits Crockpot Tips
FAQ's
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You'll Love Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Easy. Layer your veggies on the bottom of your slow cooker, add the chicken, then cover with your broth mixture--set it and forget it until the canned biscuits are added in the last 20 to 30 minutes. You can also make Bisquick biscuits to add on top--scroll for instructions!

Family Favorite. The whole family loves these fluffy biscuits on top and the chunks of tender vegetables and chicken with creamy gravy-like broth.

Comfort Food. Nothing makes me happier than a good bowl of chicken and dumplings, cozied up on the couch with my favorite fluffy blanket and a favorite movie in the fall and winter months.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make slow cooker chicken and dumplings on a white wooded board.

Here are the ingredients you will need to make slow cooker chicken and dumplings:

Russet Potato: russet potato is a heartier type of potato that holds its shape and texture in soups and stews when cooked for longer periods of time.
Baby Cut Carrots: use baby carrots or you can use whole carrots that are just peeled and then cut into small pieces.
Canned Cream of Chicken Soup: use any cream soup variety you would like to! I've also used cream of mushroom, cream of celery, and golden mushroom.
All Purpose Flour
Herbs de Provence: this delicious combination of herbs normally includes oregano, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, basil, and savory.
Kosher Salt: you can also use sea salt in place of kosher salt.
Ground Black Pepper
Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs: make sure you trim off the excess fat on your thighs.
Frozen Peas: frozen peas hold up their texture better, but canned will work in a pinch.
Canned Buttermilk Biscuits: any brand of buttermilk biscuits works well; try to get a can of at least 10 for this recipe. If you want to use a baking mix such as Bisquick see the recipe card for instructions.
Optional Garnish: freshly chopped parsley and paprika.

For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

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Slow cooker chicken and dumplings served in a white bowl with a spoon.

Substitutions and Variations

Bake homemade or canned biscuits and serve the chicken and gravy over the top.
Add additional vegetables such as corn or omit ingredients as you see fit.
Herbs de Provence can be substituted with herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and oregano if you have those on hand.
Cut your chicken into bite-sized pieces before adding them ( they will cook faster this way, so adjust your cooking time).
Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken and shred your chicken. This will also reduce your cooking time as the chicken is already cooked, and you must warm all ingredients together before serving.
Use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs for a brighter flavor payoff.
Add the juice of half a lemon to add a little bit of acid and freshness for a complimentary flavor.
Use gold or red potatoes instead of russet potatoes; your cooking time may decrease as russet potatoes are denser and hardier.
Substitute boneless chicken thighs for boneless skinless chicken breasts for a lower fat content.

How To Make Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Mixing the crockpot chicken and dumpling gravy ingredients in a small bowl.

1. In a bowl, mix together broth, flour, soup, salt, herbs, and pepper.

Layering the vegetables and chicken the spreading the chicken and dumpling gravy over the top.

2. Add potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker, then add the chicken and pour the broth mixture over the top.

Slow cooker chicken and dumplings cooking in a white crockpot, then pouring peas over the top.

3. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is done. Stir in peas, then turn on high.

Placing the cut up refrigerator biscuit dumplings over the top of the crockpot chicken and dumplings.

4. Place the biscuits over top of the chicken mixture. Cover and cook on high until the biscuits are done.

How to Serve Crockpot Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

Slow cooker chicken and dumplings in a white oval crock pot with a serving spoon.

Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of paprika.

Meal idea! Serve this all-in-one meal on its own, or you could pair it with some fresh crusty bread on the side or a small side salad with fresh veggies, croutons, and your favorite dressing.

Chicken and Dumplings with Canned Biscuits Crockpot Tips

Make chicken and dumplings with Bisquick: in a bowl, mix 1 and a half cups of all-purpose baking mix with a half cup of milk. Drop biscuit dough by spoonfuls on top of the chicken mixture. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the dumpling comes out clean.
Use a crockpot liner to prevent sticking to your crockpot and for easy cleanup afterwards. You can also spray the inside of your crockpot with nonstick spray to help prevent sticking.
In a time crunch? Use an instant pot for cooking! Look up cooking times to follow for your instant pot for the best result.

FAQ's

How to store it

Once cooled, transfer the chicken and dumplings to an air-tight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to reheat

Reheat the chicken and dumplings in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second increments until your desired temperature is met. You can also reheat on the stove in a pot and heat until your desired temperature is met.

When should I put my dumplings in a slow cooker?

You want to put your biscuits or dumpling mixture into your slow cooker towards the end of cooking and right before serving. It usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes for the dumplings to cook in the slow cooker. Once the chicken is done and the veggies are tender, I will add the dumplings and let cook while the table is set.

Why are my chicken and dumplings not thick?

Make sure you add flour to your broth mixture, along with the condensed cream of chicken soup, as this will act as a thickening agent. If you want it thicker, you can add a cornstarch slurry, which is a 1:1 ratio of cornstarch and cold water mixed together, then stirred into the dish. Add a tablespoon of each at first and add more as desired.

How do you know dumplings are done in chicken and dumplings?

Dumplings are done when you pierce a toothpick into the center of the dumpling and when removed the toothpick is clean and not wet looking. They will be firm and not sticky to the touch.