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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings: An Amazing Ultimate Comfort Food Classic


  • Author: Miya
  • Total Time: 0 hours

Ingredients

– 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 cup carrots, chopped
– 1 cup celery, chopped
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried parsley
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 cups frozen peas (optional)
– 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
– 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk (optional for creaminess)


Instructions

Creating an unforgettable Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings is straightforward. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add Vegetables: Layer the chopped carrots, celery, and onions on top of the chicken.
3. Season: Sprinkle garlic powder, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper over the ingredients.
4. Pour Broth: Pour the chicken broth over the mixed ingredients covering them completely.
5. Cook: Cover and set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
6. Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker. Shred it using two forks and return it to the pot.
7. Add Dumplings: Open the biscuit dough and cut it into quarters. Drop the pieces into the slow cooker.
8. Cook Dumplings: Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
9. Finish: For a creamier texture, stir in the heavy cream or milk just before serving.
10. Serve: Ladle the warm chicken and dumplings into bowls and enjoy!

These steps will ensure you achieve a perfect and delicious final dish that everyone will rave about.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours on low / 4 hours on high

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 31g