Description
A comforting and hearty dish, Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is a classic recipe that is perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings. Tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy broth come together in this slow-cooked meal that is sure to warm both hearts and bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Serving:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the Chicken: About an hour before serving, shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks.
- Make the Dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a soft dough.
- Cook the Dumplings: Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of the dough into the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for another hour until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in heavy cream just before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- For a thicker broth, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it into the crockpot before adding the dumplings.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to customize the flavor of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings, Chicken Dumplings, Slow Cooker Recipe
