Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. With tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmered in a savory broth, this dish wraps you in warmth and nostalgia. Effortlessly prepared in a slow cooker, it transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal that will delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 2 cups celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken and vegetables.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the crockpot with chicken pieces.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with thyme and pepper. Stir gently.
- Mix dumpling batter according to package instructions or combine flour and milk until smooth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg