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Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

  • Author: Elena
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A comforting, slow-cooker meal featuring tender chicken thighs, soft pillowy dumplings, and a rich creamy broth. This easy one-pot recipe requires minimal active effort and is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the onions, carrots, and celery. Set aside.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the chopped vegetables over the top.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken and veggies. Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours) until the chicken and vegetables are tender.
  5. While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Stir in the melted butter and milk until a soft, shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  7. Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the heavy cream. If the slow cooker was on LOW, switch it to HIGH.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the broth. Do not press them down.
  9. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30-40 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time to allow the dumplings to steam and rise.
  10. Check that dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overmix the dumpling dough to avoid tough dumplings. Keep the lid down while cooking dumplings to retain steam. Chicken thighs are preferred over breasts to prevent drying out. This recipe is not recommended for freezing as the dumplings and cream do not freeze well.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl with chicken,
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 25

Keywords: crockpot chicken and dumplings, slow cooker recipe, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy chicken stew, one pot meal, weeknight dinner

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