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chicken and dumplings crockpot recipes

Effortless 6-Hour Chicken and Dumplings Crockpot Comfort


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe for chicken and dumplings. Perfect for a hearty meal with minimal effort.


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and cream of chicken soup in the crockpot.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  3. Shred the chicken with forks.
  4. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter to form a dough.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the crockpot.
  6. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use pre-chopped vegetables to save time.
  • For a thicker broth, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water and stir into the crockpot before adding dumplings.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken and dumplings, crockpot recipe, slow cooker meal, comfort food