Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is a warm, comforting dish that combines tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy nights or busy weeknights, this easy recipe fills your home with delicious aromas and brings family together around the dinner table. With minimal prep time, you can enjoy an unforgettable meal without the hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups chopped fresh carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery stalks
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups dumpling mix (plus ingredients for preparation)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Place chopped vegetables in the bottom of the crockpot. Lay chicken breasts on top.
- Pour chicken broth over the ingredients until just covered.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumpling batter according to package instructions and drop spoonfuls on top of the mixture.
- Allow dumplings to cook until golden brown and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg