Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced celery)
(about 3 large celery ribs
- 1 cup diced carrots)
(about 3-4 large carrots
- 1 cup diced onion)
(about one medium
- 1½ lbs chicken breast
raw
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 cups water
- 2 tbsp better than bouillon chicken base
- 1¾ cups cold low fat 1% milk )
(2% or whole milk will do fine, have not checked with skim milk or unsweetened almond milk yet
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- cooking spray
- to tastesalt and pepper
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- 3/4 cup low fat 1% milk)
(add 1-2 tbsp of water if the dough needs it
- 1 tbsp melted light butter)
(i use land o' lakes brand
Directions
- 1
Optional, but recommended: Heat a large skillet and spray with cooking spray. Add the diced celery, carrots, and onions and cook until softened. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 2
Add chicken, chopped veggies, water, bay leaf, and better than bouillon to a slow cooker. Stir a bit together then cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 3
When done cooking remove chicken breasts, turn the slow cooker on high, then place the cover tightly back onto the slow cooker, and then shred with a fork or chop up. Then add the chicken back in and place then place the cover back on.
- 4
Whisk together cold milk and cornstarch. Pour into crockpot with chicken and veggies and stir together. Put the cover back on the crockpot.
- 5
Make the dumplings(see notes below): In a medium bowl add flour, seasoning salt, and baking powder whisk together then slowly pour in the milk and melted butter and stir until combined well and there's no crumbs of flour dough in the bowl and makes a dough ball shape in the bowl.
- 6
Take a teaspoon measuring spoon, spray with a little bit of cooking spray(just makes it so no dough sticks), and scoop out little teaspoons worth of dough into the slow cooker. Cook on high for one hour.
- 7
Salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy!
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply satisfying, soul-warming meal that practically cooks itself? This Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a hearty answer, delivering classic comfort with minimal hands-on effort, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
This recipe shines by bringing together tender chicken, a rich broth, and pillowy homemade dumplings, all simmered slowly to perfection in your crockpot. The convenience of a slow cooker means you can set it and forget it, returning to a fully developed, savory dish that tastes like it simmered all day. The blend of fresh vegetables and a robust chicken base ensures a flavorful foundation.
Prepare for a truly comforting experience. Each spoonful offers tender pieces of chicken breast alongside soft, sweet carrots, celery, and onion, all bathed in a thick, savory gravy. The star, of course, is the dumpling—soft, chewy, and absorbing all the delicious broth flavors. This meal is designed to wrap you in warmth from the first bite, a quintessential comfort food that feels like a hug in a bowl.
Customization and Variations
While the recipe specifies low-fat 1% milk for both the broth base and the dumplings, you can easily substitute 2% or whole milk if you prefer a richer flavor or texture in your broth. Remember to adjust salt and pepper to your personal taste at the end. For the dumpling dough, if it seems too stiff, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of water as needed until it reaches the right consistency.
Serve this Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings as a complete meal on its own, ideal for family dinners, especially on chilly evenings. Its hearty nature requires no elaborate sides, letting the rich flavors of the dish truly stand out.