Description
Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings. This effortless recipe combines tender chicken simmered in a savory broth, accompanied by fluffy dumplings that melt in your mouth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this dish will envelop you in warmth and flavor with minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery stalks
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Transfer the sautéed onion and chopped vegetables to the crockpot. Add chicken breasts and pour in enough chicken broth to cover.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley; stir gently.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, milk, and melted butter until just mixed (slightly lumpy).
- Cook on low for about 6 hours or high for about 4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter on top of the bubbling broth. Cover and steam for an additional 30 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg