Thaw beans by placing in strainer and run hot water over beans. Transfer to crockpot. Add chicken, potatoes, chicken broth, V-8, celery, onion, chili powder, salt, and hot pepper sauce, mixed together. Cover. Cook on low for 4 hours. Turn to high setting and heat until bubbly. Add water at this point if needed.
Combine biscuit mix, cornmeal, half cup cheese, and parsley. Add milk and stir until just moistened. Drop by tablespoons onto stew; cover. Cook 2- half hours more (don't lift cover). Sprinkle dumplings with remainder of cheese.