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Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Easy Crockpot Comfort Food for Families

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This easy crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food for families, featuring tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings all slow-cooked to perfection. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal that’s simple enough for busy weeknights and sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice the carrots, chop the celery, and dice the onion. Mince garlic if using.
  2. Add chicken breasts or thighs to the bottom of the crockpot. Scatter carrots, celery, onion, and garlic over the top. Sprinkle with thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf (if using). Pour in chicken broth.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until chicken is tender and veggies are soft.
  4. Remove chicken from crockpot and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat to the broth.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined. Add chopped parsley if using.
  6. Drop spoonfuls (about 1-2 tbsp each) of dough onto the simmering broth, spacing them out.
  7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour, until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  8. Stir in peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove bay leaf.
  9. Ladle chicken, veggies, and dumplings into bowls. Garnish with extra parsley if desired. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute almond or oat milk and vegan butter. Add extra veggies like potatoes or parsnips if desired. Dumplings are best when dough is just mixed and not overworked. Leftovers thicken as dumplings absorb broth; add a splash of broth or water when reheating.

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