Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory broth, topped with fluffy dumplings that melt in your mouth. With minimal prep time and the slow cooker doing all the work, you can enjoy a warm bowl of nostalgia without spending hours in the kitchen. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightful recipe that brings warmth and happiness to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 3 hours on high)
- Total Time: 17 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, and mince the garlic.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot; season with salt and pepper.
- Layer the chopped vegetables over the chicken.
- Pour in chicken broth until everything is covered.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, milk, salt, and pepper to create a sticky dumpling dough.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Add spoonfuls of dumpling dough during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. Customize this dish by incorporating frozen peas or substituting chicken with turkey. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days in an airtight container.