Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that warms both heart and home. With tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings gently steaming on top, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Just set it and forget it, while the delightful aroma fills your kitchen. Enjoy each bite of this hearty meal that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions, carrots, and celery.
- Layer the chopped vegetables at the bottom of the crockpot. Place chicken breasts on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth until everything is just submerged. Season generously with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare your dumpling mix according to package instructions.
- Scoop dollops of dumpling dough over the bubbling mixture in the crockpot and cover again. Cook for an additional 30 minutes until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg