Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings

Cozy up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings, the ultimate comfort food that’s as effortless as it is satisfying. This hearty recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with a medley of fresh carrots, celery, and onions, all simmered in a fragrant broth infused with garlic, thyme, and rosemary. The real stars, though, are the pillowy homemade dumplings, crafted from scratch and cooked to perfection right in the slow cooker. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday dinners. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy the rich, savory flavors in every bite. Whether you're a comfort food enthusiast or looking for an easy crowd-pleasing meal, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2 cups Carrots, diced
• 1 cup Celery, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.

Step 2

Add the chicken broth, diced carrots, celery, chopped onion, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.

Step 3

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or on high for 4 hours), until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 4

Once the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Prepare the dumpling dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Step 6

Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7

Stir in the milk until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 8

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the chicken mixture in the slow cooker.

Step 9

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for an additional 1 to 1.5 hours, until the dumplings are set and cooked through.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2518.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2136.0

Total Fat 55.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 668.2mg	0%
Sodium 6751.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.2g
Protein 251.2g	0%

Vitamin D 60.6IU	0%
Calcium 545.6mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 4480.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.7%

Protein: 47.8%

Carbs: 28.5%