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A close-up of a bowl filled with creamy chicken and dumplings, topped with shredded chicken and parsley. A perfect example of slow cooker recipes.

Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

This slow cooker recipe makes comforting chicken and dumplings easy. It's perfect for a chilly evening.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Dumpling Cooking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Large pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Place chicken pieces, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper in your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  3. While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate small bowl, combine the milk and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, bring the liquid in the slow cooker to a simmer over medium heat on the stovetop (if your slow cooker has a stovetop-safe insert, otherwise transfer to a pot). Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering liquid.
  6. Cover the pot and let the dumplings steam for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and fluffy. Do not lift the lid while they are steaming.
  7. Serve the chicken and dumplings hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can add chopped carrots or celery along with the chicken for extra vegetables. For a creamier sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with a little water before adding the dumplings.

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