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Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

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This slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a little extra TLC. It’s easy, hands-off, and delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Dried thyme, to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt (for dumplings)
  • 1/2 cup milk (for dumplings)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for dumplings)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme. Place it in the slow cooker.
  2. In a sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes). Transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is fully submerged. Add the bay leaf.
  4. Set your slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until a sticky dough forms.
  6. After the chicken is cooked, remove it and shred it with two forks. Whisk the flour and milk together to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the broth in the slow cooker.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the surface of the broth. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  8. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup. Ladle into bowls, and enjoy!

Notes

Avoid peeking while the dumplings cook to ensure they rise properly. Adjust salt and pepper at the end, as slow cooking can mellow seasonings.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken and dumplings, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal

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