Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings are the epitome of comfort food. The tender chicken, savory broth, and fluffy dumplings create a hearty meal that warms the soul. Using a slow cooker simplifies the process, making it easy to enjoy this classic dish without spending hours in the kitchen. This method not only saves time but also enhances the flavors, allowing them to meld together beautifully over several hours of slow cooking.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
To make this delicious dish, you will need the following ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken breasts (deboned) | 4 |
| Butter | 20 ml |
| Cream of chicken soup | 2 cans (10.75 oz each) |
| Onion (thinly sliced) | 1 |
| Chicken broth | 4 cups |
| Celery (sliced) | 1/4 cup |
| Carrots (chopped) | 1 cup |
| Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt and black pepper | To taste |
| Frozen peas | 1 cup |
| Whole milk | 1/2 cup |
| Flour | 2 cups |
| Baking soda | 1.5 teaspoons |
| Salt (for dumplings) | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Melted unsalted butter | 1/2 cup |
| Milk (for dumplings) | 1 cup |
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
1. Preparing the Slow Cooker
Start by setting your slow cooker to low. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the cooker. This will allow them to cook thoroughly and absorb the flavors from the other ingredients.
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2. Adding the Vegetables and Broth
Next, combine the chicken broth, sliced onion, celery, chopped carrots, butter, cream of chicken soup, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in the slow cooker. Stir well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover the slow cooker and let it cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking process allows the chicken to become tender and the vegetables to soften, creating a rich and flavorful broth.
3. Shredding the Chicken
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