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Cozy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

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A heartwarming dish of tender chicken and fluffy dumplings simmered in a rich broth, perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts (or chicken thighs for richer flavor)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (can be replaced with shallots)
  • 2 medium Carrots (use frozen or fresh)
  • 2 stalks Celery (omit if desired)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme (or fresh herbs for vibrant flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley (or fresh herbs)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (or smoked paprika for enhanced depth)
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (gluten-free flour blends can work well)
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Whole Milk (or non-dairy milk)
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter (or olive oil for lighter option)
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas (or other frozen vegetables)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Chop your onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic if you’re using fresh.
  2. Layering the Crockpot: In your crockpot, layer the diced chicken at the bottom. Add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic on top. Sprinkle the thyme, parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika over the top.
  3. Pour in the Broth: Gently pour the low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth) over all the ingredients.
  4. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and set it to low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  5. Make the Dumpling Dough: About 30 minutes before serving, combine the flour and baking powder. Stir in the melted butter and milk until just combined.
  6. Dropping the Dumplings: Once the chicken is tender, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture over the surface of the broth. Cover and let them steam.
  7. Add the Peas: In the last 10 minutes of cooking, sprinkle in the frozen peas.
  8. Final Cooking Time: After the dumplings have cooked through—about 15 to 20 minutes—remove the lid.
  9. Serving Up the Comfort: Scoop out servings into deep bowls, ensuring you get a piece of chicken and a fluffy dumpling in every ladle.

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté the onion and garlic in a bit of oil before adding to the crockpot. Use fresh herbs for enhanced taste.

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