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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
This comforting dish features tender chicken and fluffy dumplings cooked slowly in a rich broth.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • forks

Instructions 

  • Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Add diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic over the chicken.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, and add thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, shred it in the slow cooker using two forks and mix it back into the soup.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir in the milk and vegetable oil until just combined to form a dough.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-40 minutes, until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  • Stir in the frozen peas and let them heat through for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs or spices to the broth.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, dumplings, Slow Cooker

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 800mg