Description
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich broth with fluffy dumplings that float on top. Easy to prepare, just set your crockpot and let the flavors meld together while you go about your day. Ideal for busy family dinners, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser that warms both the heart and home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced onion over the chicken.
- Pour in enough chicken broth to cover the vegetables and chicken halfway.
- Sprinkle thyme and parsley on top.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, prepare dumpling mix according to package instructions and drop spoonfuls over the stew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg