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Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Meal

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A cozy and easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe that delivers tender chicken, rich broth, and pillowy dumplings perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Chop the carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic finely.
  2. Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Scatter the chopped vegetables and garlic over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth, then sprinkle thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper evenly on top.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours (or on high for 2 hours if short on time).
  4. Remove the chicken thighs and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently.
  5. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the stew, spacing them evenly. Cover and cook on low for 30-40 minutes until dumplings are firm but tender.
  7. If dumplings are still doughy, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. The stew should be thickened and bubbly around the edges.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Stir gently and serve hot.

Notes

Do not lift the lid while dumplings cook to allow them to steam properly. If stew is too thin before adding dumplings, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with cold water and stir in to thicken. Use chicken thighs for juicier meat. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and ensure baking powder is gluten-free. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and butter substitutes.

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