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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with hearty vegetables and flavorful herbs, topped with fluffy homemade dumplings. Perfect for an easy, hearty meal, this recipe combines the convenience of a slow cooker with classic flavors that warm the soul.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 3 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 ribs celery (finely chopped)
  • 2 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Dumplings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (130g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables and chicken: Peel and chop the carrots, celery, potatoes, and onion as specified. Mince the garlic cloves finely. Place the chopped vegetables, garlic, salt, dried parsley, dried thyme, and pepper in the crockpot. Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on top of the vegetables.
  2. Add liquid ingredients and cook: Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth over the ingredients in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, allowing the chicken to become tender and the vegetables to cook through.
  3. Make the dumpling batter: While the chicken and vegetables cook, prepare the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and Italian seasoning. Stir in milk and oil until a soft dough forms. Set aside.
  4. Shred the chicken and mix gravy: After 6 hours, remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot. In a separate small bowl, mix half-and-half with cornstarch until smooth, then stir into the crockpot mixture to thicken the broth. Add frozen peas at this stage.
  5. Add dumplings and finish cooking: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter over the simmering broth in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  6. Serve: Gently stir the stew to mix in the dumplings, then ladle into bowls and serve warm for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a slow cooker version of a classic comfort food!
  • Tender chicken, loads of veggies, and fluffy homemade dumplings are simmered in a thick and flavorful gravy.
  • Make sure not to over-stir after adding dumplings to keep them fluffy.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 361 grams
  • Calories: 413 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 725 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Cholesterol: 79 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/crockpot-chicken-and-dumplings-recipe/