This chicken and dumplings recipe for the slow cooker is the best kind of comfort food. A hearty and satisfying meal for any occasion is made with tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmered in a creamy broth.
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks. 2 cups chicken broth. 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup. 1 cup diced carrots. 1 cup diced celery. 1 small onion, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon dried thyme. 1 teaspoon dried parsley. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup frozen peas. 1 cup all-purpose flour. 2 teaspoons baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup milk. 2 tablespoons melted butter.
Instructions: Chicken, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper should all be put in a slow cooker. Turn the heat to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is done and the vegetables are soft. Gather flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter about 30 minutes before you plan to serve the dish. Set this aside. Put small amounts of dough into the slow cooker. Put in frozen peas. Put the lid on top and cook on high for another 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are fully cooked. Before serving, stir slowly.