Description
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is a warm, hearty dish that envelops tender chicken in a creamy, savory broth, complemented by fluffy dumplings that soak up the rich flavors. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the succulent chicken to the pillowy dumplings, making it the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken and Broth:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the chicken thighs, chicken broth, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter over the chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-40 minutes, until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day in advance; simply reheat on the stove or in the slow cooker on low.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: main-dish
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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