Description

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth with fluffy dumplings, creating a mouthwatering experience that feels like home. Whether you’re hosting family or enjoying a quiet night in, this comforting meal is sure to delight and satisfy.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup dumpling mix (or homemade)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Chop the vegetables: dice the onion and slice the carrots.
Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Layer with onions, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Pour chicken broth over the ingredients until just submerged.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture onto the bubbling broth.
Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu and use vegetable broth. - Add frozen peas for an extra pop of color and nutrition.