Chicken and dumplings. Is there any meal more comforting than that? Growing up, this meal was a staple in the Lowe household. We had it every time it was chilly outside. This recipe is so easy, you'll think I left something out. I didn't. Trust me. My mom always makes this on the stove top but I did mine in the slow cooker. The only thing better then chicken and dumplings is chicken and dumplings cooking while I'm away all day. You just have to make this. Soon.
Shopping List
1 pound of chicken breasts (uncooked...frozen or thawed, it doesn't matter if you're using the slow cooker)
4 cups of water
2 cans of cream of chicken soup
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 can of refrigerated biscuits (I use Grands)
In your slow cooker, place chicken breasts in the bottom. Top with water and both cans of soup. Add in black pepper. Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours or high 3-4 hours. Remove lid about 15 minutes before you're ready to eat, shred the chicken in the slow cooker with two forks. Take your biscuits and quarter each one (I just tear them with my hands but you could cut them). Add in your biscuit pieces into the slow cooker. Cover and continue to let the biscuits cook another 15 minutes.
Serve.
That's it.
Now...if you're not a regular to chicken and dumplings...here's the thing. They're dumplings...not crusty biscuits. Dumplings have a doughy texture...your biscuits will be cooked but they're not going to fluff up like biscuits. I just wanted to make that clear :). If you want to do this on the stove top, simply cook your chicken over medium-high heat with the 4 cups of water, then shred in the pot, add in your soup and cook about 10 minutes. Then add in your biscuits and cook another 10 minutes. Dinner is done.
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15 comments:
I LOVE chicken and dumplings, but I don't like all the work. These sound soooooooooo easy!
Yummy!! This looks so good! I must try! Glad you posted this recipe but a little sad we're not seeing your hot mama legs today!! :)
I never had chicken and dumplings growing up, but recently tried a crock pot recipe for them and those grands biscuits make the best dumplings! The recipe I followed called for leek soup as the base and we threw in some carrots and frozen peas to "veg" it up. I will try your version next time since it sounds so creamy and comforting.
I would love to make this but my family can't eat a lot of dairy - any ideas to replace the creamy soup?!
Also quick question - do your kids eat your dinners every night? This is something I really struggle with. My kids eat healthy dinners but not what I make - they eat easy food (carrots/dip, hummus, turkey deli meat, fruit, nuts etc) but I would love them to eat what I make!!
Hi there! You could do a little cornstarch/water combo with some chicken broth instead of soup. Just add more salt and pepper too. This will thicken the soup up without using a cream based soup. As for my kids, they eat what I serve about 50 percent of the time. I consider that good. As long as they're trying new foods and eating healthy most of the time, I don't worry about it. They're kids...a lot of it is about control. One of these days, I anticipate big eaters. I try not to stress. Have a great day!
Hi Shay, I'm embarassed to admit that I'm a 20-something who doesn't own a crock pot! I went to buy one at Target but there are so many options! What size? What color? Do I get one with a picture of Hello Kitty on it? So many choices to make! Can you please help! What would you recommend? Thanks so much and I love your blog!
Rachel
Hi Rachel! Great question!!! The standard size for a slow cooker is 5 to 6 quarts. I would just make sure the one you pick has a low and a high setting. Oval shapes are good because they handle longer cuts of meat (like brisket) really well. Make sure you buy slow cooker liners to go in there too (they're next to the baggies and such). They make clean-up time a breeze! Whatever you do, don't tell my daughter I could buy a Hello Kitty slow cooker...she would go nuts!
I made these last week on Columbus Day for my family and invited my parents over to share with them as well. These were absolutely delicious and nothing was left uneaten!
One change I made was rolling and cutting the biscuits very thin. I'm sure they are just as tastey thicker also! We will be enjoying these on a regular basis this fall and winter! :)
Do you mean 1tbsp or 1 tsp of pepper? I made it with
1 tbsp pepper and it seemed to be too much. Other
than that, really good recipe! I love spicy foods, but
the pepper seemed to be a lot at 1 tbsp. Thanks
for an awesome recipe!
I mean one tablespoon. I know it sounds like a lot but it's the only spice in the entire dinner...and that's how my mama always made it :). You could always use less and adjust as needed.
I made these and they were great! I added a bag of mixed veggies with carrots, corn, and asparagus, and it was the perfect dinner. Threw it all in the pot in the morning, added veggies and biscuits later in the day, and dinner was ready and waiting for us. Thanks!
made this one last week and it was FABULOUS!! not going to lie...i was concerned it wouldn't have much flavor but it was sooo good!!! i should really know better...you've never let me down w/ your recipes! i'll never doubt again! =)
Hey! I made this tonight and the flavor was really yummy but is it supposed to be more of a soup (as opposed to, say, a casserole)? When I make it again I'll probably use two cups of water rather than four for a thicker texture. Or is that much water needed to cook the chicken?
It's supposed to be like a soup...just make sure you have enough liquids in your slow cooker to cover your chicken while it cooks.
Shay,
I mentioned this recipe and your blog in my blog ( http://sanityamongstchaos.wordpress.com ) today! LOVE your recipes and your blog. Keep up the good work.
God Bless,
Paige
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