Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that warms the heart and soul. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth, paired with fluffy dumplings that melt in your mouth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe combines simple ingredients for a meal that’s both satisfying and delicious. Just set your crockpot, let it work its magic, and enjoy a bowl of pure comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot followed by the chopped veggies and minced garlic. Pour in the chicken broth to cover.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, melted butter, and milk until just combined.
- Shred chicken in the pot, then drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough over the top. Cover again and cook on high for an additional hour until dumplings are fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg