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Irresistible Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe: Easy Comfort Food

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A hearty and comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, rich gravy, and fluffy dumplings, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
  • Cream of chicken soup
  • Diced onion
  • Diced carrots
  • Diced celery
  • Minced garlic
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Thyme
  • Parsley
  • Whole milk
  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic. Trim and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot. Add the diced vegetables and minced garlic on top.
  3. Pour the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup over the chicken and veggies. Stir gently to combine. Sprinkle thyme and parsley on top.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-7 hours. The chicken should be tender and easy to shred.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (120g) of flour, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons (28g) of softened butter. Gradually add 1/2 cup (120ml) of milk, stirring until a thick dough forms.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the crockpot. Stir it back into the broth and veggies.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the surface of the simmering broth. Space them out to allow room for expansion.
  8. Cover the crockpot and cook on high for another 30-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed up and cooked through.
  9. Stir gently to ensure the gravy is well-mixed. If it’s too thin, add a cornstarch slurry to thicken.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix dumpling dough to avoid tough dumplings.’, ‘Keep the lid closed while cooking dumplings to ensure they cook properly.’, ‘Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).’, ‘A cornstarch slurry can be used to thicken the gravy if needed.’, ‘Chop veggies and mix dry dumpling ingredients the night before to save time.’]

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Keywords: crockpot chicken, chicken and dumplings, comfort food, easy dinner, slow cooker recipe

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