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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
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This Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe offers tender chicken simmered in a rich, savory broth filled with classic vegetables and topped with fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth dumplings. Perfect for cozy family dinners, this slow cooker meal requires minimal prep, making comforting homemade food effortless and stress-free any day of the week.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Broth Base

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups chicken broth

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Dumplings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk or milk (or dairy-free alternative)

Seasonings and Herbs

  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs (such as thyme or parsley)
  • Optional: fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Chop the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into bite-sized pieces. Cut the chicken into chunks or leave whole if you plan to shred later. This ensures even cooking.
  2. Build the Flavor Base: Place the chopped vegetables, chicken broth, chicken pieces, and seasonings into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine, forming a rich and flavorful broth.
  3. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and the broth is infused with flavor.
  4. Prepare the Dumpling Dough: Near the end of cooking, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, softened butter, and buttermilk (or substitute) until a soft dough forms.
  5. Add Dumplings and Finish Cooking: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the hot broth in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  6. Shred Chicken and Serve: Remove whole chicken pieces to shred with forks, then stir shredded chicken back into the broth. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat.
  • Avoid opening the crockpot lid frequently to maintain heat and cooking time.
  • Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to drop dumplings evenly for consistent cooking.
  • If broth is too thin, thicken with a cornstarch slurry before adding dumplings.
  • Add fresh herbs just before serving to keep flavors bright.

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