Heres a comforting recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplin Chicken and Dumplings, a hearty, flavorful dish with tender chicken, savory broth, and fluffy dumplings all made in the slow cooker! яег
Ingredients
For the Chicken Stew:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for more flavor
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary optional
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 can 15 oz cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup heavy cream optional, for extra creaminess
For the Dumplings:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Stew
Place the chicken whole breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the can of cream of chicken soup. Stir everything together, making sure the chicken is covered.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreddable.
Step 2: Shred the Chicken
Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together.
If the stew seems too thick, you can add the heavy cream at this point to give it a creamier texture, then stir to combine.
Step 3: Make the Dumplings
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Add the milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined be careful not to overmix.
The dough will be thick and sticky.
Step 4: Add the Dumplings
Spoon the dumpling dough onto the top of the stew in heaping tablespoons, making sure the dumplings are evenly spaced on top of the stew.
Cover the slow cooker again and cook on high for another 30-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed up and cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to ensure the dumplings cook properly.
You can check the doneness by gently poking a dumpling with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, theyre ready.
Step 5: Serve
Once the dumplings are cooked through, serve the chicken and dumplings hot.
Garnish with dried parsley or fresh herbs, if desired.
Enjoy!
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplin is a comforting, delicious meal perfect for chilly nights or any time you want a hearty, filling dish!