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:
- In the slow cooker, combine chicken, chicken broth, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas.
Make the Dumplings:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined. The batter will be thick.
Drop Dumplings:
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter evenly over the hot chicken stew in the slow cooker.
- 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:
- Ladle the chicken stew and dumplings into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy:
- 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.
