Chicken and Dumplings

The Best Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Servings: 4-6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

Total Time: Up to 8 hours

Ingredients:

🔸 For the Base:

1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 medium onion, diced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

3 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

1 cup frozen peas (optional, for extra veggies)

🔸 For the Dumplings:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons cold butter, cubed

1/2 cup milk

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Slow Cooker Base:

Add chicken breasts, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt to your slow cooker.

Stir in cream of chicken soup.

Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.

2️⃣ Shred the Chicken:

Remove the chicken breasts, shred them using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

Stir in frozen peas (if using).

3️⃣ Make the Dumplings:

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

Cut in butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in milk until just combined (don’t overmix).

4️⃣ Cook the Dumplings:

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the slow cooker (no need to stir).

Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 more hour until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.

5️⃣ Serve and Enjoy!

Spoon into bowls and enjoy this warm, comforting dish!