Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Place the potatoes, carrots, celery and chicken in a 6 quart crockpot. Stir together the soup, water, thyme and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook 7 to 8 hours on LOW or 4 to 5 hours on HIGH until the chicken is cooked through. Combine the baking mix and milk in a medium bowl. Stir until well combined. Drop the batter by rounded tablespoonfuls over the chicken mixture. Partially cover and cook about 30 minutes on HIGH until the dumplings are cooked in the center. Serve hot.