Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken broth, divided; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup whole milk; 4 tablespoons melted butter

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth, divided
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons melted butter

1
Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker.
2
In same skillet, cook celery, carrots and onion until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, tomato paste and remaining salt and pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute longer. Whisk in 2 cups chicken broth; cook and stir until thickened. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in bay leaves, thyme and remaining chicken broth.
3
For dumplings, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in milk and butter to form a thick batter. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls over chicken mixture. Cook, covered, on low until bubbly and dumplings are set, 6-8 hours. Discard bay leaves. Remove insert and let stand, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

1244

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings

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