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Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Easy Cozy Homemade Dinner

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This crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe is a cozy, comforting dinner featuring tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings, all slow-cooked to perfection. It’s easy to prepare, perfect for family gatherings, and adaptable for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup cold buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, slice the carrots, and chop the celery. Cut chicken breasts into large chunks (about 2-inch pieces).
  2. Place chicken pieces in the bottom of your slow cooker. Scatter the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic over the top. Pour in the chicken broth, add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
  3. Set crockpot to LOW and cook for about 4 hours (or HIGH for 2 hours).
  4. About 30 minutes before chicken is done, prepare dumplings: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter, then add cold buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Fold in parsley if using.
  5. Remove chicken pieces and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot. Add frozen peas and stir.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the bubbling broth. Cover and cook for another 20-25 minutes on HIGH, until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  7. Remove bay leaf. Taste broth and adjust salt/pepper if necessary.
  8. Ladle into bowls, ensuring each serving gets chicken, veggies, and dumplings. Garnish with more parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For gluten-free dumplings, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute oat milk and vegan butter. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for extra moistness. Prep veggies the night before for faster assembly. If broth thickens too much, add a splash of hot water. Dumplings are best added when chicken is fully cooked and broth is hot.

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