Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings. This delightful meal has a special place in my heart, as it reminds me of cozy family dinners and the laughter that fills the kitchen. The aroma of tender chicken simmering with fresh vegetables and fluffy dumplings is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 2 tbsp butter, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables by chopping them as needed.
- Combine the ingredients in the slow cooker, layering the vegetables at the bottom and placing the chicken on top.
- Make the dumpling dough by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, and milk until a thick dough forms.
- Cook the dish in the slow cooker on HIGH for 30-40 minutes after adding the dumpling dough.
Notes
- Don’t skip the searing of the chicken for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust the consistency of the stew with chicken broth or water if too thick.
- Check for doneness to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Consider adding a splash of white wine or Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400-450
- Sugar: 2-3 grams
- Sodium: 800-900 mg
- Fat: 15-20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5-7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40-45 grams
- Fiber: 2-3 grams
- Protein: 30-35 grams
- Cholesterol: 80-100 mg