Crock-Pot Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting, classic dish that combines tender, slow-cooked chicken with fluffy dumplings, all simmered in a rich, creamy broth. This easy-to-make recipe uses a slow cooker to create a hearty meal that fills your home with the smell of savory goodness while you go about your day. The dumplings cook right in the crock-pot, soaking up the flavors of the broth for a soft, delicious bite. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cold days or whenever you need a warm, satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
For the chicken and broth:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the dumplings:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables: In the crock-pot, combine the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
- Slow cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock-pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir.
- Make the dumpling dough: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined to form a dough.
- Cook the dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the broth in the crock-pot. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve the chicken and dumplings hot.
This Crock-Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is an easy, hands-off way to enjoy a classic, hearty meal that will warm you from the inside out!
