Description
A hearty, no-fuss one-pot meal with tender chicken, savory vegetables, and pillowy dumplings. Ready in hours with minimal effort, this comforting crockpot dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy suppers, offering rich flavor without pork, bacon, ham, lard, or alcohol.
Ingredients
2 lbs (900g) chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
1 can (10½ oz) cream of mushroom soup
cup homemade or store-bought biscuit dough
2 cups water
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
Season chicken with salt and pepper
Heat olive oil in the crockpot base and brown chicken if desired
Slice carrots and celery into uniform pieces
Prepare biscuit dough according to package or recipe
Place chicken and vegetables in the crockpot
Pour cream soup over the mixture and stir
Add water and seasonings; stir to combine
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours
Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough onto the soup
Cook an additional 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Parboil carrots first for firmer texture
Replace cream of mushroom soup with non-dairy alternatives if preferred
Add fresh thyme or parsley for extra aroma
Adjust water to reach desired soup consistency
Crockpot time total is 6 hours and 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg