Description

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that delivers warmth and nostalgia with every bite. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich broth, creating a cozy meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely Sundays, this dish not only fills the belly but also warms the heart.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
1 tsp fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables and dicing chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Add diced chicken to the slow cooker along with carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Pour in chicken broth until covered.
Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, prepare dumpling mix according to instructions and drop spoonfuls onto the bubbling stew.
Cook until dumplings are fluffy (about 30 minutes more on high). Serve hot.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 3 hours on high)
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For added flavor, brown the chicken first before adding it to the slow cooker. Swap chicken for turkey or use frozen vegetables for convenience.