Slowcooker Chicken and Dumplings

 

Here’s a warm and comforting Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe—perfect for a cozy meal!

Ingredients:

For the Soup:

• 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning (optional)
• 2 tbsp butter

For the Dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken:

• Add chicken, broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, poultry seasoning, and butter to the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.

2. Shred the Chicken:

• Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.

3. Make the Dumplings:

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Stir in milk and melted butter until a thick dough forms.

4. Cook the Dumplings:

• Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the slow cooker (they will puff up while cooking).
• Cover and cook on high for another 30-40 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!

Want it extra creamy? Stir in ½ cup sour cream or extra cream before serving!