This post may contain affiliate links, please see our privacy policy for details.
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Dumplings. I took the classic chicken and dumpling soup and made it even easier (and yummier) in the crockpot. Mix everything into the bowl of your crockpot, then let it slow cook. Add the dumplings to the soup base, cook a little more, and then you’re ready to serve. The soup base is creamy, with notes of butter, fresh thyme, and sage. The dumplings are light and airy. They make every bite so delicious. This cozy recipe will be on repeat for both fall and winter nights.
This is the time of year when I love to cook for others the most. For whatever reason, most of us have fall recipes that hold special memories—the recipes that just make us feel a bit happier at the end of the day.
For me, my dad’s tacos or chicken and rice provide the most comfort. Oh, and my mom’s chili is so delicious with a side of Nonnie’s beer bread! Can you tell I’m from the Midwest?
I love to make Crieghton’s favorite meatballs, or creamy white chili for my dad. Asher also loves Dad’s tacos or my homestyle chicken soup. My mom, she loves all of these, but she’s a real sucker for chicken and dumplings.
We’ve been having late-night calls while she’s away. When I mentioned this idea to her, she said, “Oh, you have to make that.”
She’s always been my favorite to cook for. She’s easily the most predictable about what she will like. Fortunately, I really know what she loves!
I agreed that the chicken and dumplings were a good choice, but I wanted to perfect this recipe for you all! And now I get to share it. This is so good and even easier than you’d think. Made in the crockpot, it’s almost effortless—just a little chopping, dumping, and mixing!
These are the details
Ingredients
- salted butter
- flour
- garlic
- fresh thyme (or use dried)
- fresh sage (or use dried)
- chicken breasts
- yellow onions
- celery
- carrots
- broth (I love using bone broth)
- salt and black pepper
- milk (I prefer whole milk)
Steps
Step 1: mix the roux
Set your crockpot to high, add the butter, and let it melt. Now add the flour and garlic, whisking until a paste forms. This is the roux. Cook the roux for 5 or 10 minutes to cook out the flavor of the raw flour.
Step 2: add in everything else
Add the thyme, sage, chicken, onions, celery, and carrots. Pour over the broth and season the soup with salt and pepper. I also like to add a little cayenne pepper.
Cover and cook over low heat for 3 hours or high for 1-2.
Step 3: to make the dumplings
Mix the flour, baking powder, fresh chopped sage, and black pepper. Now add some milk and mix to form a dough.
Step 4: cook the dumplings
Turn the crockpot to high heat. Shred the chicken and add the milk.
Next, scoop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough and drop them into the soup. Cook, covered for another hour until the dumplings are fluffy.
The dumplings get cooked directly in the soup, making this the easiest chicken and dumpling recipe. No extra pot, no stressful boiling process, no fuss!
Step 5: serve
Now, you can serve the fluffy dumplings and creamy soup in bowls topped with fresh thyme, flaky sea salt, and black pepper.
It’s the creamiest bowl of chicken and dumplings. It’s super cozy, and the dumplings cook perfectly—low and slow in the crockpot. They turn out super soft and fluffy. Scrumptious atop a creamy bowl of chicken soup!
I froze this meal for when I’m away and my family needs dinner. My mom and Asher will be so excited…and my dad will certainly be very thankful!
Looking for other easy family dinners? Here are a few ideas:
Crockpot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
One Pot Buffalo Chicken “Helper”
Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole
One Pan Autumn Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole
Easy Southern Style Baked Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Cheese Stuffed Pasta Bolognese Bake
One Skillet Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Bake
Lastly, if you make these Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Dumplings, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 428 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
-
1. Turn the crockpot to high. Add the butter and allow the butter to melt. Once melted, whisk in the flour and garlic. Let cook for 5-10 minutes. Add the thyme, sage, chicken, onions, carrots, and celery. Pour over the broth and season with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or high for 1 -2 hours.2. About 1 hour prior to serving, make the dumplings. Stir together the flour, baking powder, sage, and season with pepper. Add the milk. Mix until just combined. 3. Crank the heat on the crockpot to high. Shred the chicken. Mix in the milk.4. Drop heaping tablespoons of the dumpling dough into the soup. Cover and cook for 1 -2 more hours until the dumplings are cooked through and puffy. 5. Divide the soup and dumplings between bowls and serve topped with thyme, flaky salt, and pepper. Enjoy!
