Step 4: Make the Dumpling Dough
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the milk and melted butter until a sticky dough forms. Do not overmix; you want the dumplings to stay light and fluffy.
Step 5: Cook the Dumplings
- Drop dumplings carefully: Using a spoon, drop small portions of dough directly onto the surface of the hot soup in the CrockPot.
- Cover and cook: Put the lid back on and cook on high for 1 hour. Avoid lifting the lid too often, as the steam is essential for cooking the dumplings properly.
Step 6: Final Touches
- Check dumplings: They should be puffed up and cooked through. If needed, cook an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a pop of color and added freshness. Serve hot in bowls, making sure each serving gets both dumplings and tender chicken.
Tips for the Best CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings
- Vegetable variations: Feel free to add peas, corn, or potatoes for extra heartiness.
- Thickness: If you prefer a thicker soup, whisk 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into a small amount of cold water and stir into the CrockPot 15 minutes before serving.
- Make-ahead: This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.
- Freezing: You can freeze the soup without dumplings. Add fresh dumplings when reheating.
CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort meal: rich, creamy, and effortlessly satisfying. Perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you need a heartwarming dish, this slow-cooked version saves you time while delivering all the flavor and nostalgia of the classic recipe. Each bite of tender chicken and fluffy dumpling is a reminder that sometimes, the simplest ingredients make the most memorable meals.
If you want, I can also create a “shortcut version” that uses pre-made biscuit dough for dumplings—it’s even faster but just as tasty. Do you want me to do that?
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