Name: Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ tsp salt; ¾ cup milk; 1 large onion, diced; 1 tbsp baking powder; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried); 3 celery stalks, sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 medium carrots, sliced; 4 tbsp cold butter, cubed; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; Salt & pepper to taste

Tender shredded chicken simmers with carrots, celery, and onion in a savory broth, topped with fluffy drop dumplings that cook to perfection. This classic comfort dish delivers homestyle warmth and rich flavor—set it and forget it for a hearty, soul-soothing dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This slow cooker chicken and dumplings is the ultimate cozy meal made effortless—the low, slow braise turns chicken thighs into juicy, fall-apart tender pieces that infuse the broth with deep flavor, while simple drop dumplings puff up light and fluffy right in the pot. Using bone-in thighs adds richness without extra fat, vegetables provide natural sweetness, and herbs create that nostalgic comfort taste. It’s budget-friendly with affordable cuts, family-approved for picky eaters, and naturally gluten-free adaptable—leftovers taste even better as flavors meld. One pot, zero babysitting, maximum warmth and satisfaction every time.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Bone-In Thighs → Richer broth and juicier meat.
Don’t Stir Dumplings → Let them steam on top.
Thickening Slurry → Cornstarch for silky gravy.
Fresh Herbs Finish → Brightens heavy dish.
Shred Hot → Easier and absorbs flavor.
Broth Quality → Low-sodium controls salt.
Dumpling Drop → Small spoonfuls even cook.
Skim Fat → For lighter final dish.

Yield: 8 Servings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Tender slow cooker chicken with fluffy dumplings—classic comfort made easy.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Additional Time 20 minutes

Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

½ tsp salt
¾ cup milk
1 large onion, diced
1 tbsp baking powder
2 bay leaves
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
3 celery stalks, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium carrots, sliced
4 tbsp cold butter, cubed
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Layer Veggies → Place carrots, celery, onion, garlic in slow cooker bottom—aromatic foundation set.
Nestle Chicken → Add chicken thighs on top; season generously with salt and pepper.
Herb & Broth → Scatter thyme and bay leaves; pour broth over everything—flavor bath ready.
Slow Cook → Cover and cook low 6 hours or high 3 hours—tender chicken magic happens.
Shred Chicken → Remove thighs; shred meat discarding bones—return to pot juicy.
Dumpling Dough → Whisk flour, baking powder, salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
Milk Mix → Stir in milk and parsley—soft dough forms quickly.
Drop Dumplings → Spoon tablespoonfuls over hot stew—don’t stir let steam.
Cook Dumplings → Cover and cook high 20 minutes—fluffy pillows rise.
Final Check → Taste broth; adjust salt/pepper—serve hot with fresh parsley garnish.

Notes

Bone-in thighs = richest broth.
Don’t lift lid during dumpling cook.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Leftovers thicken—add broth when reheating.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 560Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 9gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 167mgSodium 1305mgCarbohydrates 55gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 36g

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