Best Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
When the chilly evening air comes knocking, there's nothing quite like a bowl of warm, hearty chicken and dumplings to chase away the cold. But what if I told you that you could whip up this comforting classic in your crockpot, making it even better? Yes, you heard me right. With some clever shortcuts and a few simple steps, you can enjoy the rich, creamy goodness of homemade chicken and dumplings without breaking a sweat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken
- 6 cups of water
- 1/4 cup of chicken bouillon granules
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups of Bisquick mix
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of chopped chives
- 1 cup of milk
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of melted salted butter
- 3/4 cup of heavy cream
Instructions
- Start by gathering your ingredients. It's always a good idea to have everything at your fingertips.
- In your trusty 4-quart (or larger) crockpot, add the shredded chicken, water, chicken bouillon, cream of mushroom soup, grated onion, salt, and pepper. Give it a good whisk, making sure the condensed soup is well incorporated into the water. Cover and set your crockpot to high. Let it work its magic for about 2 hours or until the soup is bubbling and piping hot.
- Time to gather your dumpling ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine the Bisquick mix, salt, chopped chives, milk, and melted butter. Stir it all up until a soft dough forms. Remember, don't overmix; it's all about keeping it light.
- Here's where the magic happens. Use a cookie scoop to drop golf-ball-sized portions of dough directly into the hot soup in your crockpot. Keep scooping and dropping until you've used up all the dough.
- Cover and let it cook on high for 30 minutes to an hour, or until those dumplings are cooked through. To check, insert a toothpick, and if it comes out clean, you're in dumpling heaven.
- Add the cream to the soup and let it heat through. Feel free to sprinkle more salt and pepper to taste. For that final touch, serve it up with an extra sprinkle of chopped chives.