Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Tender chicken simmers in a savory broth with fluffy dumplings that rise like clouds, creating an irresistible dish that warms your heart. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or surprise guests. Let the slow cooker do the work while you relax and enjoy the delightful aromas wafting through your home.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups diced carrots (approximately 2 medium)
- 2 cups diced celery (approximately 3 stalks)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dumpling mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces; finely dice onion.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and parsley.
- Add chopped vegetables over seasoned chicken.
- Pour chicken broth until everything is submerged.
- Set crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumpling batter according to package instructions and drop spoonfuls onto bubbling stew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg