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slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe – Perfectly Creamy & Easy

Dive into my easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe that’s creamy and comforting. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken with fluffy dumplings for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 8 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (900 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cups (1 L) chicken broth
  • 1 cup (150 g) carrots, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) celery, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 can (biscuits or dumpling dough)

Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine chicken, broth, carrots, celery, peas, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, and pepper.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
  3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream.
  5. Top with dumpling dough and cook for an additional 30 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding to the slow cooker.
  • Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, dumplings, creamy, comfort food