Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings—a delightful dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich broth that feels like a hug on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Dried thyme to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the diced vegetables on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth until everything is just covered.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme; gently stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and melted butter until a thick batter forms.
- Once chicken is cooked through and easily shreds, drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cover again and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until dumplings are fluffy.
- Serve hot with extra broth drizzled over for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme during cooking. - Feel free to incorporate other vegetables such as peas or corn for added nutrition.