Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. With tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth and topped with fluffy dumplings, this dish envelops you in warmth and satisfaction. Just toss the ingredients into your crockpot, let them meld together, and enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your home. This recipe is easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or impressing guests without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Chop chicken into even pieces and dice onions, carrots, and celery.
- Place chicken and veggies in the crockpot; pour in chicken broth until just submerged.
- Season with salt, pepper, and thyme; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumplings according to package instructions.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into broth; cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg