Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that fills your home with warmth and delightful aromas. This hearty dish features tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth, complemented by fluffy dumplings that melt in your mouth. Perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings, this recipe turns simple ingredients into an unforgettable dining experience, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups Bisquick mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Transfer sautéed onions into the slow cooker with chicken breasts, carrots, celery, broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Set slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Mix Bisquick with milk until just combined. Drop spoonfuls onto the simmering mixture during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Shred cooked chicken in the slow cooker and stir everything together before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For extra richness, consider adding a splash of cream at the end. - Swap vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference. - Gluten-free options are available; use gluten-free flour for dumplings.