Slowcooker Chicken and Dumplings

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low
Intensity: Easy
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Stew:

• 2 lbs (about 1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen peas (added in the last 30 minutes)

For the Dumplings:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

 Prepare the Chicken Stew:

1. In the slow cooker, combine chicken, chicken broth, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
4. Slow Cook:

1. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
2. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas.

 Make the Dumplings:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined. The batter will be thick.

 Drop Dumplings:

1. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter evenly over the hot chicken stew in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and no longer doughy in the center.

 Serve:

1. Ladle the chicken stew and dumplings into bowls.
2. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Enjoy:

1. Serve the Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings hot and enjoy the comforting flavors.

Note: Adjust the seasoning and thickness of the stew to your liking. You can add more broth or water if needed.

Nutrition Information (per serving):

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fat: 18g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 800mg

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used. Adjust quantities based on your dietary preferences and requirements.