Spicy Crockpot Chicken & Jalapeno Dumplings Recipe

Name: Spicy Crockpot Chicken & Jalapeno Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs- Seasoned With Salt And Pepper; 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 whole White Onion, Diced; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 1 can (10 Oz. Can) Enchilada Sauce; 1 can (4 Oz. Can) Diced Green Chiles; 2 whole Dried Chile Peppers, Such As Pasilla Or Guajillo; Avocado, Sour Cream, Hot Sauce, And Cilantro For Garnish; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 1/2 cups Cornmeal; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 3 Tablespoons Melted Butter; 3/4 cups Skim Milk; 1/4 cups Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 3 Tablespoons Chopped Pickled Jalapenos

Servings: persons

1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs- Seasoned With Salt And Pepper
1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced
1 whole White Onion, Diced
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
1 can (10 Oz. Can) Enchilada Sauce
1 can (4 Oz. Can) Diced Green Chiles
2 whole Dried Chile Peppers, Such As Pasilla Or Guajillo
Avocado, Sour Cream, Hot Sauce, And Cilantro For Garnish
1 cup All-purpose Flour
1/2 cups Cornmeal
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
3 Tablespoons Melted Butter
3/4 cups Skim Milk
1/4 cups Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
3 Tablespoons Chopped Pickled Jalapenos

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Preheat a nonstick pan to medium high.
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Add chicken thighs and sear, about 56 minutes per side.
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In your crock pot, layer the peppers and onions, the seared chicken on top, and the remaining ingredients on top.
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Cook on low for 67 hours, or on high for 34 hours.
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When chicken is ready, make your dumplings.
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Sift together dry ingredients.
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Whisk melted butter into milk.
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Stir milk/butter mix into dry ingredients.
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Fold in cheese and jalapenos.
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Slowly drop spoonfuls of the batter on top of the chicken mixture.
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Cook on high for another 2030 minutes.
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Garnish with avocado, cilantro, hot sauce, and sour cream.

674

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs- Seasoned With Salt And Pepper, 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced, 1 whole White Onion, Diced, 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth, and more.

Yes, Spicy Crockpot Chicken & Jalapeno 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Crockpot Chicken & Jalapeno Dumplings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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