Slowcooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is a heartwarming and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cold winter day. The tender chicken, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings come together to create a meal that’s sure to satisfy.
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Ingredients:
Main Dish:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken thighs | 2 lbs |
| Chicken broth | 4 cups |
| Celery, chopped | 1 cup |
| Carrots, sliced | 1 cup |
| Frozen peas | 1 cup |
| Onion, finely chopped | 1 onion |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| Bay leaf | 1 bay leaf |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Dumplings:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 1/2 cup |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| Chopped fresh parsley | For garnish |
Instructions:
- Prep the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Add the Vegetables: Add the celery, carrots, peas, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Pour the Broth: Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Make the Dumplings: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Drizzle the melted butter over the dry ingredients and mix. Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
- Add Dumplings to Pot: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the simmering liquid in the slow cooker.
- Cook Dumplings: Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
