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CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings: Comfort in a Bowl

When you think of comfort food that warms both your heart and your belly, chicken and dumplings often comes to mind. This classic Southern dish, rich with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and soft, fluffy dumplings, is a timeless favorite. While traditional recipes can take hours on the stove, using a CrockPot makes this dish effortless, letting slow cooking do the work while you go about your day. Here’s a complete guide to creating the perfect CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Stew:

• 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for extra flavor)
• 4 cups chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3–4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2–3 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons water (if using cornstarch)

For the Dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ½ cup milk

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Prepare the Base

1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the CrockPot.
2. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
3. Pour in the chicken broth, making sure the chicken is fully submerged.
4. Sprinkle in thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5. Stir gently to combine everything, then cover the CrockPot.

Step 2: Slow Cook the Chicken

1. Set the CrockPot to low heat and cook for 6–7 hours, or on high heat for 3–4 hours.
2. The chicken should be fully cooked and tender, ready to shred.
3. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the CrockPot.

Step 3: Thicken the Broth (Optional)

1. If you like a thicker, creamier base, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
2. Stir the slurry into the CrockPot about 15 minutes before adding the dumplings.
3. Turn the heat to high to allow it to thicken slightly.

Step 4: Make the Dumpling Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the milk gradually until a soft dough forms. The dough should be sticky but manageable.

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