Description
This comforting and hearty Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly days. With tender chicken, a creamy broth, and soft, pillowy dumplings, this dish is sure to satisfy your family. Made effortlessly in the slow cooker, it’s a one-pot wonder that requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
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3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 small white onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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6 cups chicken broth
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2 cups milk
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2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
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Dumplings:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
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In the base of the crockpot, add the chicken breasts, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and milk. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Shred the Chicken:
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Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the crockpot and stir to combine.
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Thicken the Broth:
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In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold water to make a slurry. Stir this into the broth in the crockpot. Let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes to thicken the broth.
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Prepare the Dumplings:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
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Add the milk (or buttermilk) and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
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Cook the Dumplings:
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Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth in the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes, or until the dumplings have cooked through and are light and fluffy.
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Serve:
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Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
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Notes
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If you prefer thicker dumplings, add a little more flour.
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For a richer flavor, use buttermilk in the dumplings.
- If you’d like a creamier soup base, you can add a bit of heavy cream instead of some of the milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American