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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings for Easy Comfort

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and fluffy dumplings in a comforting broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Broth
  • 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Choose thighs for juiciness or breasts for leaner meat.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Opt for low-sodium for a lighter version.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for enhanced flavor.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Diced.
  • 2 cups Carrots Sliced.
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Optional; can be substituted.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme Can substitute with fresh thyme.
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley Feel free to use fresh.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust according to preference.
For the Dumplings
  • 1 can Biscuit Dough Ready-made for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half Optional; use milk for lighter version.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place your choice of boneless chicken into the slow cooker along with diced onions, sliced carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
  2. Sprinkle dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
  3. Pour chicken broth over the ingredients until submerged.
  4. Set slow cooker to low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
  5. Shred the chicken before serving, return it to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in frozen peas and cream, mix well.
  7. Drop dough over the mixture, cook on high for 30–45 minutes until fluffy.
  8. Adjust seasoning before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can customize this recipe by switching up the veggies and proteins according to your preference.

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