Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that fills your home with irresistible aromas. This hearty dish features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and guarantees smiles all around. Let this delightful meal wrap you in warmth as you savor each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups chopped carrots (about 4 medium)
- 2 cups sliced celery (about 4 stalks)
- 1 cup diced yellow onions (1 medium onion)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups dumpling mix (plus ingredients per package instructions)
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and chop the vegetables.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent. Add carrots and celery; cook for five minutes.
- Transfer sautéed veggies to the crockpot, add chicken, and pour in chicken broth until submerged.
- Season with thyme, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumplings according to package instructions and drop spoonfuls over the mixture in the crockpot.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 3 hours on high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg