Crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe with canned biscuits

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Make delicious Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings using canned, refrigerated biscuits!

Crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe with canned biscuits

This was actually one of the first recipes that I ever posted on this website back in 2010.  It’s been a while since it’s been updated, so I thought it was time to give it some new life.

Did you know that you can use canned biscuits in Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings?

Canned, Refrigerated Biscuits like Pillsbury Grands Biscuits have almost the exact same consistency and dough as what would be used in dumplings.  It makes them a great, easy choice for this Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings.

Crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe with canned biscuits

The simple time-saving factor is a huge reason why they are such a great choice when making Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings.

How do you use canned biscuits in Chicken and Dumplings?

Crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe with canned biscuits

We like to cut these into smaller pieces and then during the final hour of cooking, add them in.

The key here is deciding just how much of a doughy texture you prefer.  We like to cook ours for 1 hour and that seems to have just the right taste; however, sometimes they need to be cooked a bit longer too.  It’s going to be more about preference.

Do you cook the chicken first in Slow Chicken and Dumplings?

Crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe with canned biscuits

We use raw chicken for this recipe and let it cook in the slow cooker, again that’s a preference but there is really no need to cook it first.  That’s basically what you are doing when you put it in the slow cooker.

That just saves you time too, plus you come home to a delicious meal waiting on you after work.

What else can you add to Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings?

We like to add peas; however, a good extra is carrots as well.  It’s easy to add some frozen peas and carrots to make this a one-dish dinner.

Now, are you ready for this delicious dinner?  It’s time for Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings with Biscuits!

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Crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe with canned biscuits

Crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe with canned biscuits

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Make a delicious dinner with Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings using canned biscuits.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 6 hrs

Total Time 6 hrs 5 mins

  • 2 Large Chicken Breast thawed and cubed
  • 2 10.5 oz Cans of Cream of Chicken
  • 1 14.5 oz Can of Chicken Broth
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 Can of Biscuits
  • Salt and Pepper

  • In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine chicken breast, cream of chicken, chicken broth, and peas.

  • Cook on high for 6 hours.

  • Rip the biscuits into small pieces and quickly add them on top in the last 1 hour of cooking (After 5 hours).

  • These will swell up in the slow cooker to make the dumplings.

  • Serve.

If the biscuits are still a bit doughy, cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Serving: 6Servings

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Is biscuit dough the same as dumplings?

Refrigerated biscuit dough is a natural stand-in for homemade dumplings—the dough is nearly identical, and you don't have to mix up the dough. The strips will actually cook more evenly than if a large dumpling was dropped into the hot filling.

How does Paula Deen make chicken and dumplings?

Ingredients.
4 quarts water..
1 (10 3/4 oz) can condensed cream of celery or cream of chicken soup..
1 teaspoon Paula Deen's House Seasoning..
2 chicken bouillon cubes..
2 bay leaves..
1 large chopped onion..
3 ribs chopped celery..
1 2 1/2 lb chicken..

How can I thicken my crock pot chicken and dumplings?

If you want to thicken the soup base on your chicken and dumplings, you'll need to do it BEFORE you add in your dumplings. Whisk 2 – 3 tablespoons of cornstarch into some milk. If you don't want to use milk you can just use some of the liquid from the crockpot.

What is a good thickener for chicken and dumplings?

Use Cornstarch to Thicken Chicken and Dumplings To give that a little thicker texture we're going to add 1 cup of cool water to 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and stir it up well. Make sure the soup is brought back to a good boil and go ahead and stir in the cornstarch mixture.