Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a savory broth, paired with fluffy dumplings that soak up all the delicious flavors. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it while your crockpot works its magic. Gather around the table to enjoy this heartwarming meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and vegetables by chopping the carrots, onion, and celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the chopped vegetables in the bottom of the crockpot. Layer the chicken breasts on top.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients. Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the dumpling batter according to package instructions. Drop spoonfuls into the bubbling stew.
- Once cooked through, serve generously in bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg