Chicken and Bisquick dumplings is an easier version of the delicious classic comfort food! Make this chicken crock pot recipe for dinner!
This easy chicken and dumplings recipe is so good that you will have a hard time eating just one bowl!
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On nights when you just don’t feel like cooking, make Slow Cooker Creamy Mac and Cheese. It’s bursting with flavor from four different types of cheese and is ready in as little as one hour!
How To Make Chicken and Bisquick Dumplings
Add everything except the milk and baking mix to your crockpot and turn it on. It can cook all day on low, or turn it to high if you need it done sooner.
Then, make the dumplings and add them during the last hour of cooking. Easy peasy!
If you’re short on time, I also have a stovetop version of this chicken crock pot recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes and cooks all in the same pot.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Canned Soup Alternative: While store bought is more convenient, you can use homemade cream of chicken soup if you prefer.
- Leave Chicken Whole: Because the meat becomes so tender when slow-cooked, it should fall apart on its own. You may need to stir everything before adding the dumplings to break it apart or feel free to cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces before starting the recipe.
- Add Veggies: This dish would taste great with potatoes, carrots, and celery as well. Just add them at the beginning with everything else. If you want to use frozen peas or corn, mix those in just before adding the Bisquick dumplings.
Homemade Bisquick Dumplings
If you don’t have Bisquick on hand, you can easily make a homemade version with pantry staples!
Simply combine the following ingredients together and use as directed in the recipe.
Simply combine the following ingredients together and use as directed in the recipe.
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup water
Kitchen Tools/Equipment You’ll Need
- Slow Cooker - This is almost my most used kitchen appliance, especially during the cooler months. It’s so convenient and just makes comfort food taste better!
- Large Scooper - Great for meatballs, cookies, ice cream, and portioning out leftovers. I’ve had this set for years and use them all the time.
Recipe Notes + FAQ
Storage and ReheatingKeep leftover crockpot chicken and dumplings in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
While this meal is safe to eat for up to 4 days, I would recommend eating it within a day or two.
Otherwise, the dumplings will become soggy and start to fall apart.
Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through, adding a splash of broth as need if it is too thick.
Do I need to cook chicken before adding it to the crockpot?
Not at all! It’s perfectly safe to add raw chicken to a slow cooker when it will be cooked for a minimum of 4-5 hours.
Will the dumplings still cook if they float to the top?
Yes, they will still cook through when this happens. I just dunk them from time to time because I like them all juicy.
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
If you prefer dark meat, thighs are a great substitute. Use an equal amount by weight and make sure they are boneless and skinless.
It’s also a good idea to trim off any excess fat so the dish isn’t too greasy.
Enjoy!
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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Video
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Crockpot Chicken and Bisquick Dumplings
Chicken and Bisquick dumplings is an easier version of the delicious classic comfort food! Make this chicken crock pot recipe for dinner!
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 8 HoursTotal time: 8 Hours & 5 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, uncooked
- 2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (or 3 cups Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup)
- 6 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 cups Bisquick mix
- 2/3 cups milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in your slow cookers, (except Bisquick and milk) stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low 7 hours or (on high for 3-4 hours), stirring occasionally.
- Mix Biquick and milk in a medium bowl.
- Add dumplings with a tablespoon scooper or by heaping teaspoon, gently press on dumplings to submerge.
- Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy!
DONNA'S NOTES
- If you don't have Bisquick, you can substitute: 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon butter (softened), 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup water.
Recipe developed by Donna Elick forThe Slow Roasted Italian
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Copyright ©2012 The Slow Roasted Italian – All rights reserved.
Originally published September 2012, updated and republished November 2020
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Serious comfort good Donna! Sounds way too easy and looks amazing. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI've never attempted chicken and dumplings, but this recipe looks simple enough - love that it is done in the crock pot!
ReplyDeleteThese are dumplings like my grandma used to make! Can't wait to give this a try and with the homemade condensed soup, awesome! Pinned.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting at Foodie Friends Friday Vegetarian Challenge sponsored by Daiya Foods vegan cheese. All types of recipes were okay to post though the main theme was vegan or vegetarian.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is awesome and smells so good....I have it in the crock-pot right now....I just have one question after you put the dumplings in the crock-pot and you press them down to submerge are they supposed to float on the top....will they still get done if they do that....thanks for a wonderful and easy recipe....I am sure I will make this again....
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! They will cook even though they float to the top. I just dunk them from time to time because I like them all juicy. Enjoy. Let us know how is goes.
DeleteOR YOU CAN USE BISQUICK !!
DeleteHomemade is better, Don't use bisquick
DeleteBisquick is literally just flour and leavening agents ( salt, baking powder) with a pinch of shortening. There is nothing wrong with making Bisquick dumplings.
DeleteMy husband prefers Bisquick made dumplings. I am glad to see this crock pot recipe for chicken and dumplings.
Deletemy husband and I really don't like Bisquick or Jiffy...thanks
DeleteI made these for dinner tonight, and oh my goodness they are delicious. I've never done anything chicken in the slow cooker, but it was so amazing and tender. I didn't have bay leaves, onion, or poultry seasoning on hand, but I used celery seed to flavor (it's what my grandma used to put in her chicken and dumplings that I loved so much). It came out so good. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteshould you cook the chicken first?
ReplyDeleteNo need to cook the chicken first. Enjoy.
DeleteIt doesn't say to cut the chicken into bite sized pieces, but I'm guessing that would be the best way?
ReplyDeleteYou do not need to cut the chicken first. It will become so tender it will fall apart. If you would like to cut the chicken in an attempt to have bites size pieces, go ahead. Enjoy! Let us know how it goes.
DeleteIt doesn't say it in the recipe, but I'm guessing you should cut the chicken into bite sized pieces?
ReplyDeleteYou do not need to cut the chicken first. It will become so tender it will fall apart. If you would like to cut the chicken in an attempt to have bites size pieces, go ahead. Enjoy! Let us know how it goes.
DeleteWhat if one used.... canned , condensed chicken soup ? Would it be too salty ? Also , does the recipe mean... 2breasts of chicken ? Thanks .
ReplyDeletethis looks really good! the pic shows carrots, i'm going to try this and add carrots too! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is actually a different recipe, but carrots would be delightful in this recipe too. Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
DeleteCups always baffle me as ee work in grams and ounces. Can someone please tell me the measurements please. Also silly I know but how do you make the broth ? Really want too try this x
DeleteOne cup is equal to 8 ounces. So 1/4 cup is equal to 2 ounces, and 3/4 cup is equal to 6 ounces, etc. Hope this helps.
DeleteThis is awesome. I like the homemade cream of chicken soup. I would love it if you linked this to What'd You Do This Weekend.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Linda @ www.tumbleweedcontessa.com
This looks so good! But one question: If I wanted to add some veggies, like chopped carrots or celery, what would be the best way to do so?
ReplyDeleteCarrots and potatoes take about 6 hours in the crock pot, so I would add vegetables to the pot at the beginning of cook time. Make sure they are tender when you are ready to serve. For leafy veggies, add they before you serve. Enjoy!
DeleteI made this recipe today and I had high hopes but I personally feel it lacked flavor, the dumplings were sticky and gooey texture like they were not cooked enough and Im not sure why but the soup wad broty and not creamy and I could see the pieces of chicken fat because of putting it into the crocpot raw I'm guessing, I will say I was impressed with the homemade cream of chicken though,
ReplyDeleteSorry the recipe did not come out for you. We loved it. It sounds like something may have been missed, I would be happy to go over the recipe with you. My boneless skinless chicken doesn't have fat on it, so I am not sure why you are seeing so much chicken fat. I would guess that the dumplings needed to be cooked longer. Email me if you would like to go over the recipe.
DeleteTo me your times seem backwards in the recipe. I would think it should be cook the chicken on low for 5 hours (you should never cook boneless skinless chicken breasts more than 6 hours on low [that's 3 hours on high] or it dries out). Then increase to high for the 1 hour to cook the dumplings.
ReplyDeleteAs the chicken is cooked in so much liquid it comes out perfect. Feel free to adapt the recipe to suit your tastes though.
DeleteI cook chicken often in the crockpot for more than 6 hours. Since I work I usually set it for 8 hours and I have never had a problem. I usually start with frozen and it works just fine for me.
DeleteJust n FYI. When I have ever done dumplings or a cobbler in a crock pot, before I put the lid on I cover the crock pot with a kitchen towel to catch some of the moisture, it's not as gooey.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great idea!
DeleteOn one of our first cloudy cooler days this month, this recipe really hit the spot. I'm serving it for supper tonight, but it finished cooking around 2 (and I hadn't eaten lunch yet), so I scooped out a bowlful to taste. This is not my grandmother's recipe, but to not heat up the kitchen and use a ton of electricity in the summer it is so worth it! I made this as part of my Please Don't Heat Up the Kitchen New Recipe Challenge. Next time I will definitely make it with the homemade cream of chicken soup, though!
ReplyDeleteIve made this recipe twice and i want to make it a third time. Im wanting to save time and money so Im cooking a whole chicken today and want to know if i can use the left overs for this. Would i just put everything in the crock pot long enough so everything is hot then add the dumplings like normal?
ReplyDelete.What size cans of cream of chicken soup do you use?
ReplyDeleteBeen wondering the same thing
DeleteThis sounds so delicious I had to Pin it!!
ReplyDeleteWould the cooking time change if I use frozen chicken breasts?
ReplyDeleteWe made this and it was really wonderful. We added a stalk of celery at the beginning, and a bag of frozen peas and carrots an hour before the dumplings. We also added a teaspoon or two of herbs de provence to the dumplings. This recipe is a keeper, though I think we might reduce the amount of chicken broth a bit, as it was a bit more liquid than we'd like. Thank you for posting!
ReplyDeleteI want to make this for my guy's at the fire department....is it possible I can just double up on everything on the recipe?
ReplyDeleteMade this last weekend and it was delicious! It was very creamy and flavorful, everyone loved it! I especially loved all the spices that were used and the homemade cream of chicken was great! My only complaint was about the dumplings, they were very flavorless. Is there anything I can add next time to give them a little flavor?
ReplyDeleteAre you supposed to cook everything for 5hrs on high then add an additional hour for dumplings on low making it a total cooktime of 6hrs or 4 on high an one on low ? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes, total of 6 hours. 5 on high, 1 hour on low. Enjoy and let us know how it goes!
Deletewhat if I cooked it all including the dumpling on low for 6 hours? would it turn out?
DeleteNo, your dumplings would not survive that length of cooking well. Probably just fall apart, although that would give you a very thick dish (eh, too thick I surmise).
DeleteI have halved the amount of liquid. 3 cups of homemade chicken soup and 3 cups of chicken stock was plenty. Also, my dumplings typically need 2 hours on high to be fully cooked (though my liquids are boiling on high as my crock pot runs really hot).
ReplyDeleteI tried this recipe today, but I am at work and needed it to be ready when I get home with two hungry kids. It is on low but I already put the dumplings in. it will cook a total of 6 hours. is that going to ruin my dumplings?
ReplyDeleteCan you use frozen chicken breasts,or should they be thawed?
ReplyDeleteI always use frozen chicken breasts in the crockpot. Works just fine.
DeleteCan the dumplings be left in the fridge for a day?
ReplyDeleteIf I use can cream of chicken. What size can do I use?
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight and it was delicious! My picky 11 year old had 2 helpings and asked to bring the leftovers to school tomorrow. That's a grand slam in my book! The rest of the tribe enjoyed it as well and asked for it to be added to our rotation. Can't wait to have this on a cold winter night! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteDoes this work well frozen for leftovers? It's just me and my husband so I know this will make a lot. In hindsight I should have halved the recipe. Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteMade this,today and it is absolutely delicious! I added a 16 oz bag of crinkle cut carrots and three diced celery sticks to the bottom, as I like some vegetables and they cooked perfectly with time listed. Only other change was from an earlier review and I added one teaspoon Herb de Provence to the dumplings. Flavors were great, recipe was easy to follow, and this will be a cold weather comfort food keeper. Even the homemade cream of chicken soup was wonderful. Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteAre we using self rising or all purpose flour?
ReplyDeleteAll purpose definitely. If self rising flour is called for it is always specified.
DeleteAre the dumplings fluffy or heavy?
ReplyDeleteIf I use already cooked chicken how long should I cook everything before I turn to low and add the dumplings?
ReplyDeleteMade this for dinner and everyone loved it! Great no fuss recipe that was easy to make. I love that the ingredients were things I already had on hand so I didnt have to fight the crowds and freezing cold to make this. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteDeliciously awesome! This is our favorite Chicken and Dumplings �� soo simple to make and tastes sooooo good! and yes I use BISQUICK!
ReplyDeleteWhat size scooper do you use for the dumplings?
ReplyDeleteLet me say the flavor in this dish is awesome and I made it exactly as written, but I was unable to get the dumplings done. I used bisquick. I did turn the heat to high on the crockpot, but even after an additional 2 hours they were still gummy. Any suggestions?
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