Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings: A Comforting Classic
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is a beloved comfort food dish that warms both the heart and the stomach. This classic recipe combines tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a rich and creamy broth. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity and the convenience of using a slow cooker to do all the work. In this article, we will explore the history of chicken and dumplings, delve into the process of making this comforting meal in a crockpot, and provide you with a delicious recipe to try at home.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts | |
| 4 cups chicken broth | |
| 1 medium onion, diced | |
| 3 carrots, peeled and sliced | |
| 3 stalks celery, sliced | |
| 3 cloves garlic, minced | |
| 1 teaspoon dried thyme | |
| 1 teaspoon dried rosemary | |
| 1 bay leaf | |
| Salt and pepper to taste | |
| 1 cup all-purpose flour | |
| 2 teaspoons baking powder | |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | |
| 1/2 cup milk | |
| 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted | |
| Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) |
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Instructions:
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and add the diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the crockpot, ensuring that the chicken is fully submerged.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the chicken and vegetable mixture in the crockpot.
- Cover the crockpot again and cook on high heat for an additional 1-2 hours, until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Before serving, discard the bay leaf and garnish the dish with fresh parsley.
- Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and enjoy the comforting flavors and textures.
