I love cooking a meal in my slow cooker. There’s just something about the aroma of dinner throughout the house all day that brings me comfort. One of the most classic comfort foods is chicken and dumplings. This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings with canned biscuits is such an easy, healthy way to make the classic dish. I love that I can just throw it in my crockpot without much prep work, and know that it’ll be ready for dinner when I need it. Traditional dumplings are delicious of course, but have to be made, rolled, and cooked. Using canned biscuits instead drastically decreases the time in the kitchen, while still giving you a delicious dinner.
Crockpot chicken and dumplings with canned biscuits is hearty, healthy (even though it may not sound like it), and makes enough to feed a family. It’s an amazing weeknight meal, especially in the winter when you need something that is going to warm you up and leave you satisfied. Give this recipe a try!
Three reasons why you need to make this recipe!
It’s a very easy version of the classic chicken and dumplings.
Just because it’s easier and a pretty simple recipe, doesn’t mean it’s any less than the classic chicken and dumplings dish. This recipe is still packed with flavor.
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings With Canned Biscuits is a great family meal.
It’s well-balanced with the combination of tender chicken for protein and buttery biscuits for carbs. You just need a side of veggies, and your family dinner is ready to go.
It’s a one pot meal.
The whole thing is made in the crockpot – including cooking the biscuits. You don’t have to worry about a huge mess to clean up. It’s a breeze.
Ingredients you need to make Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings With Canned Biscuits:
- 2 lbs (32 oz) raw, boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2.5 cups peeled and diced carrots
- 2 cups diced celery
- 1.5 cups diced onion
- 2 cans ( 284ml each) low fat Campbell’s cream of chicken soup *or anything similar
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 garlic cloves diced
- ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (7.5 oz) package Pillsbury country biscuits
How to make Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings With Canned Biscuits (step by step):
- Turn on the crockpot so it can preheat. Choose either high or low depending on what you want for the cooking time.
- Cut the chicken into 1-2 inch cube size pieces, and place them in the crock pot. Add all diced veggies and seasonings.
- Add the 2 cans of soup and the broth and stir everything well.
- If you have the 7.5oz package of 10 biscuits (found in the U.S.) then use all 10 biscuits and cut each biscuit into 6 pieces. If you are in Canada and using the Pillsbury country biscuits use only 7 of the biscuits but still cut each biscuit into 6 pieces.
- After 2.5 hours (on high) or 6.5 hours (on low), stir in the corn starch to thicken it up. If you cooked on low you need to turn to high for the biscuits.
- Place the biscuit pieces in the crock pot, resting on top of the stew-like mixture. Close the lid and cook for 1-1.5 hours. It’s VERY IMPORTANT not to open the lid while the biscuits are in there “cooking.” Depending on what slow cooker you have, the biscuits will take anywhere from 1-2 hours. If you can’t see the biscuits without removing the lid, then check them at about the 75-minute mark. If they don’t seem done, quickly put the lid back on.
- Makes 10 servings. Enjoy!
Makes 10 servings. Nutrition info for 1 serving: Calories 213, Fat 5 g, Saturated fat .51 g, Carbs 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 5 g, Sodium 1002.92 mg, Protein 22 g.
WW Points
- Raw boneless skinless chicken breast 0 points
- Peeled and diced carrots 0 points
- Diced celery 0 points
- Diced onion 0 points
- Low fat Campbell’s cream of chicken soup 9 points
- Chicken broth 0 points
- Oregano 0 points
- Dried thyme 0 points
- Bay leaf 0 points
- Garlic cloves, diced 0 points
- Salt and pepper 0 points
- Corn starch 2 points
- Pillsbury country biscuits 16 points
3 points per serving based on the WW app recipe creator.
If you’re using an older version of WW, check out these points below.
Points- 4
Personal Points- 3-5 depending on your 0PP foods
Smart Points- blue/purple- 3 using WW recipe builder
Smart Points- green- 5 using WW recipe builder
Points plus- 5 using PP calculator
Different ways to change up this recipe:
- If you can’t find the same soup I used, look for an alternative like cream of celery or even mushroom. Anything will work just as well as long as it is a condensed soup.
Tips and Tricks for Making Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings With Canned Biscuits:
- This meal freezes really well. You can either place individual servings in small ziplock bags and freeze them that way, or place all leftovers in a large ziplock bag, and freeze it as one meal.
- Leftovers will last in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings with Canned Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw boneless skinless chicken breast, approx 32oz cut into cubes
- 2.5 cups peeled and diced carrots
- 2 cups diced celery
- 1.5 cups diced onion
- 2 cans low fat Campbell's cream of chicken soup, 284ml cans *or anything similar, brands vary in Canada/U.S
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1 package Pillsbury country biscuits *If in the U.S you can use the small 7.5oz packages with 10 small biscuits
Instructions
- Turn on the crockpot so it can preheat. Choose either high or low depending on what you want for the cooking time.
- Cut the chicken into 1-2 inch cube size pieces, and place them in the crock pot. Add all diced veggies and seasonings.
- Add the 2 cans of soup and the broth and stir everything well.
- If you have the 7.5oz package of 10 biscuits (found in the U.S.) then use all 10 biscuits and cut each biscuit into 6 pieces. If you are in Canada and using the Pillsbury country biscuits use only 7 of the biscuits but still cut each biscuit into 6 pieces.
- After 2.5 hours (on high) or 6.5 hours (on low), stir in the corn starch to thicken it up. If you cooked on low you need to turn to high for the biscuits.
- Place the biscuit pieces in the crock pot, resting on top of the stew-like mixture. Close the lid and cook for 1-1.5 hours. Itās VERY IMPORTANT not to open the lid while the biscuits are in there "cooking." Depending on what slow cooker you have, the biscuits will take anywhere from 1-2 hours. If you can't see the biscuits without removing the lid, then check them at about the 75-minute mark. If they don't seem done, quickly put the lid back on.
- Makes 10 servings. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Is there any way to make this without the soup? I can’t have. sodium, and all soups have tons of sodium.
The soup does add to the overall taste/texture .. maybe use google and search for an alternative to condensed soup
I make chicken and dumplings using my home made stock no sodium! I do use carrots, celery, onions and parsnips plus minced flat leafy Italian parsley, garlic! and 5 colour peppercorns ground. I freeze chicken carcasses, take out make huge pot of stock, freeze cooked down rich tasting stock. I also make Bisquick Dumplings! The best flavour and texture. They naturally thicken the sauce! Parsnips give an earthy richness like grandma made.
Sounds fantastic!
I made a dairy free soup to replace the cream of chicken and you can control the salt content that way too!
Making this today for 3rd time. So good. I substitute 8 chopped up carb counter wrap for the dumplings.
i have reduced fat crescents in the house. can i use these and if so, how would i do that and would it change the points on purple? thanks!
Hi Linda, yes I think the crescent rolls would work, just cut them up into small pieces.. you’d need to build the recipe in the WW app to see how it would change the overall points, I only build it as I make it, it would be a lot of work for me to build recipes with all different substitutions.. I know the crescent rolls are a little higher in points unless you use less of the dough
We had this for dinner, very delicious. My husband had seconds! There is enough for lunches tomorrow!
Hi Chris, yay that’s awesome, I am so glad you both enjoyed it š
This was delicious, easy and comfort food!!! Definitely a keeper.
Yay, so happy to hear you enjoyed it š
I made this tonight it was really good. I will definitely make it again š
Yay, so happy you enjoyed it Mandy š
This is a winner! My husband (who isn’t counting points) ate half the whole batch at dinner!
Yay, so happy to hear that š and no fair lol
Hi
If Iām using an instant pot, how long would you suggest for the biscuits to cook?
Hi Kim, unfortunately I don’t have an IP so I am not good at knowing cooking times etc I’m sorry
Delicious! Perfect comfort food for a chilly Minnesota winter night!
It was so good! I hope you enjoy it š and stay warm!!
How can you tell the biscuits are done? I always run into a problem where the veggies cook slower than the chicken too. Any suggestions??
As far as the veggies you could microwave them a bit beforehand.. the biscuits will be browning a bit and firm on top
How would this recipe change with a slow cooker?
Sorry I am not sure I understand, it is cooked in a slow cooker, maybe you mean Instant pot? In which case I’m not too sure as I don’t own an IP (yet)