Here’s a delicious slow cooker recipe for Chicken and Dumplings using boneless skinless chicken breasts:
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In the slow cooker, combine the chicken cubes, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Make the Dumplings: About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the dumplings. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and thyme (if using). In another bowl, mix the milk and melted butter. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture on top of the chicken mixture in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Serve: Gently stir the chicken and dumplings before serving. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Tips
- You can add frozen peas or corn in the last 15 minutes of cooking for extra color and flavor.
- For a creamier texture, you can stir in a can of cream of chicken soup at the beginning or add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
Enjoy your slow cooker chicken and dumplings!