Description
Crockpot chicken and dumplings is a heartwarming dish that fills your home with the comforting aroma of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings. Perfect for cozy nights, this recipe allows you to indulge in nostalgia while enjoying a satisfying meal with loved ones. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity; just toss everything into the crockpot and let it simmer. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s an easy way to bring warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup milk or cream
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in a skillet over medium heat for about five minutes until softened.
- Add sautéed vegetables and chicken pieces to the crockpot. Pour in the chicken broth and seasonings; stir well.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumpling batter as instructed on the package and drop spoonfuls onto the bubbling mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg