Perfect Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Who doesn’t love a perfect and easy slow cooker recipe? Whether it is a bowl of warm and comforting soup or a slow cooked coconut flavored curry, slow cooker recipes always give a satisfying experiences. Have you ever tried the classic chicken and dumplings in slow cooker? This warm and indulgent dish is a very good crockpot recipe. The best part is you don’t have to spend hours in cooking the perfect chicken and dumplings. Instead, you can just allow the chicken and vegetables to simmer slowly in your slow cooker and top them with soft dumplings before enjoying your comforting bowl of chicken and dumplings. Well, if the idea truly interests you, here is the recipe.

Chicken and Dumplings Tips and Suggestions:

Before we go to the actual recipe, here are some tips. The slow-cooker recipe seals the flavor while cooking the ingredients in simmer. It is important to pick the freshest ingredients for the flavorful chicken and dumpling. Whether it is potatoes, celery or the chicken, pick the best produce and meat to create this deliciously sinful dish. Find the best chicken meat at the Butcher Shop . You can also add some spice or adjust spices to create the perfect dish suitable for your palate. This delicious slow-cooker recipe is a perfect one-pot meal for a busy weeknight or an appetizing starter for your family. Just serve and savor the dish.

Serving size: 1 cup
Recipe serves 4
Cook time: 4 to 5 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 medium sized Yukon gold potatoes (diced into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 cups of baby carrots (cleaned and diced)
• 2 stalks celery (roughly sliced) yields around 1 cup
• 2 can of creamy chicken broth (I used the 98% Fat Free variety)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper and paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose baking mix
• 2/3 cup milk or buttermilk
• Chopped fresh parsley to garnish

Directions:

1. Clean and place the crockpot liner before starting with the process.
2. Now place the chicken and all vegetables in your slow cooker.
3. Mix the creamy broth, water, thyme, the spice mixture and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the slurry soup mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
4. Set the crockpot to high and cover and cook for 4 to 5 hours. If using the low setting, allow the mixture to cook for 7 to 8 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
5. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, prepare your dumplings. Mix the baking mix with buttermilk, salt and pepper and prepare the dumpling dough. Increase the heat setting to high and drop small dumplings into the soup mixture inside the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
6. Check if the dumplings are cooked in the center before turning off the heat.

Serving Suggestion:

• Add in chopped fresh parsley and top with baby spinach leaves before serving. The soup tastes great as it is. However, you can always add some lemon juice and zest to add a bit of citrusy freshness to the dish.