Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings with family or friends. This easy recipe combines tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich, savory broth, creating a satisfying meal that warms the heart. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can enjoy this classic dish any night of the week. It’s not just a meal; it’s a gathering around the dinner table filled with laughter and love.
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, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup dumpling mix (plus water as directed)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Chop carrots and celery into bite-sized pieces; dice onion.
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Add veggies and chicken to the crockpot; pour in chicken broth until submerged.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and thyme; stir gently.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumpling mix with milk per package instructions.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter on top of the stew; cover and steam for the last half-hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg