Description
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered to perfection with fluffy dumplings in a rich, creamy broth. It’s easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy delicious home-cooked flavors without spending hours in the kitchen. Gather your loved ones around the table and indulge in a warm bowl of this satisfying classic that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups carrots, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dumpling mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the carrots, celery, and onion.
- Place vegetables at the bottom of the slow cooker; lay chicken on top.
- Pour in chicken broth until everything is just covered; season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumpling batter and drop spoonfuls into the stew.
- Stir in heavy cream during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg