There’s nothing quite like the warmth of Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings on a chilly day. This beloved classic brings together tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and soft, pillowy dumplings all simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. What makes it even better is how effortlessly the slow cooker does most of the work, letting you enjoy a comforting meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts | 2 pounds |
| Chicken broth | 4 cups |
| Onion, diced | 1 medium |
| Carrots, peeled and sliced | 3 |
| Celery stalks, sliced | 3 |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| Dried rosemary | 1 teaspoon |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 2 tablespoons |
| Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) | As desired |
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in your crockpot and add the diced onion, sliced carrots, celery, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, making sure the chicken is fully submerged.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Remove the cooked chicken and shred it with two forks, then return it to the crockpot.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 1–2 hours until the dumplings are fluffy and fully cooked.
- Before serving, remove the bay leaf and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Ladle the hearty chicken and dumplings into bowls and enjoy every comforting bite.
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings is more than just a meal—it’s a hug in a bowl. With tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and soft dumplings, it’s the perfect dish for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Pull out your slow cooker, gather your ingredients, and treat yourself to this timeless comfort classic.
