Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings with Steamed Green Beans brings comforting, home-cooked flavor without the typical sodium overload. This recipe fits seamlessly into the Heart Health Plan, Low-Carb Reset, Anti-Inflammatory Reset, and Cravings Reset Plan. The slow-cooked chicken provides lean, high-quality protein to support muscle maintenance and satiety, while the herb-seasoned, portion-controlled dumplings deliver just enough comfort without spiking blood sugar. Steamed green beans bring in fiber, antioxidants, and essential minerals like magnesium and potassium—key for electrolyte balance and cardiovascular function. Crafted to stay under ~500mg sodium and ~45g carbs per serving, this dish supports healthy blood pressure, reduces inflammation, and satisfies deeply rooted comfort food cravings—without sabotaging your health goals.
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings with Steamed Green Beans
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Dumplings:
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup, low or no sodium
- 1 32 oz chicken broth, no sodium
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables e.g., peas, carrots, and corn
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp butter, unsalted
- 1/2 8oz roll Pillsbury Grands biscuits, quartered
For the Side:
- 2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Base:
- In a crockpot, combine the1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup,, 1 32 oz chicken broth, no sodium, 2 chicken breasts, 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, diced 1/2 medium onion,, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder. Stir gently to mix. Add the 2 tsp butter, on top.
Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (timer).
Add Biscuits:
- After 6 hours, remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Take 1/2 8oz roll Pillsbury Grands biscuits, and roll each biscuit into quarters and add them to the crockpot. Gently stir to submerge them in the broth. Cover and cook for an additional 1 hour (timer).
Prepare the Side:
- While the biscuits are cooking, steam the 2 cups green beans,. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the green beans, and cook for 5-7 minutes (timer) until tender. Season with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper if desired.
Serve:
- Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve with green beans on the top.
Nutrition
Note to Cooks:
To ensure this recipe fits within your dietary guidelines, please check the nutritional information on the ingredients you use. Brands and preparation methods can vary, impacting the calorie, carbohydrate, and sodium content. Taking a moment to confirm these details will help to maintain your dietary goals and ensure this dish meets your health needs.
