Description
Discover a foolproof Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe that delivers tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and rich broth—perfect for cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (about 4 cups) boneless
- skinless chicken thighs
- cut into 1‑inch pieces
- 4 cups low‑sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 medium carrots
- peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks
- diced
- 1 medium onion
- finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- melted
- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Fresh parsley
- chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then pour the chicken broth and water over the top.,Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, or until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are soft.,In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, melted butter, and milk until a soft dough forms.
- Do not over‑mix; the dough should be slightly sticky.,Drop spoonfuls of the dough (about 1‑2 tablespoons each) onto the surface of the simmering broth.
- Cover and continue cooking on low for an additional 45 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.,Once the dumplings are done, taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not lift the lid frequently while dumplings are cooking to keep the steam inside. Adjust seasoning at the end for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
Keywords: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings, slow cooker chicken dumplings, comfort food recipes, easy chicken soup, one-pot meals, crockpot dumplings