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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
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4.9 from 12 reviews

This comforting Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings slow-cooked to perfection. Ideal for a cozy meal, the dish is enriched with herbs and creamy broth, making it a family favorite that’s easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken and Vegetables

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dumplings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (a pinch plus extra for dumplings)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For Finishing

  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crockpot Base: Place the chicken breasts, chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, chicken broth, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper into the crockpot. Stir slightly to combine.
  2. Cook Chicken and Vegetables: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until the chicken is tender enough to shred easily.
  3. Shred Chicken: About an hour before serving, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it well with the vegetables and broth.
  4. Prepare Dumpling Dough: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
  5. Add Dumplings to Crockpot: Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of the dumpling dough into the crockpot over the simmering chicken mixture. Cover and cook on high for one more hour until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  6. Finish with Cream and Seasoning: Stir in the heavy cream just before serving to add richness. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

  • For thicker broth, reduce chicken broth by 1/2 cup.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, but it might be less creamy.
  • Make sure dumplings are of uniform size to ensure even cooking.
  • If preferred, use fresh herbs instead of dried; adjust quantities accordingly.
  • This recipe can be doubled for larger crowds by using a larger slow cooker.

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