Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings

It gets chilly here, and when it does, all I crave is something warm, hearty, and kind of like a giant hug in a bowl. Enter: Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings. There’s something magical about tossing a bunch of goodies into a slow cooker, walking away, and returning to this soulful masterpiece waiting to be devoured. This recipe is special because it’s simple and truly a savior on those busy nights when I can’t be bothered to spend ages at the stove. Plus, who doesn’t love dumplings? They’re crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and utterly perfect. Trust me, once you try it, this is going to be your cold-weather BFF.

In my house, this recipe reigns supreme. My husband absolutely devours it like he’s been competing in a food-eating contest for days. It’s become our thing. You know, the moment we hear the leaves start crunching, it’s a full-on Chicken Dumplings fest. Once, we even made it on a random Thursday in June just because. There’s something so nostalgic and comforting about it that feels like coming home.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings

– You toss everything in the slow cooker and walk away. It’s practically sorcery!
– Perfect for lazy evenings when take-out feels like too much commitment.
– It’s like a big snuggly sweater for your insides.

How to Make It

Okay, let’s lay it out. Picture this: you in your kitchen, coffee in hand, staring at a pile of ingredients. Toss some chicken in your slow cooker—give it a good cluck-cluck for good measure. Season it like a boss with all the spices you grabbed from the cabinet. Next, the veggie party—carrots, celery, maybe even an onion because why not? Pour in some broth—make sure not to spill it everywhere (because that happened once, oops!). Let it do its thing for a few hours while you do yours. And the dumplings? They’re the last to crash the party. Whip them up, plop them on top, and let them get cozy for about 30 minutes. Oh yes, dinner is served.

Ingredient Notes

– Chicken: Honestly, any chicken you have. I accidentally used boneless once and guess what? It worked!
– Vegetables: Carrots and celery are the standard stuff, but don’t stress if you only have one or forgot onion… been there.
– Broth: Imparts flavor. A little chicken-y goodness. If you’ve just got water, wave a magic bouillon cube wand.

Recipe Steps:

1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle with your chosen seasonings.
3. Add your trusty cut-up veggies, making yourself feel like a veggie artist.
4. Pour in the broth like a soup-drizzling pro.
5. Let it cook on low for hours while you adult.
6. Mix up the dumpling dough; drop those bad boys on top.
7. Allow dumplings to cook, puff up, and get friendly with the rest.
8. Serve with joy, and maybe second helpings.

What to Serve It With

Usually, we serve this dreamy mixture with—drumroll—more carbs! Crusty bread or a simple garden salad never hurt anyone. Maybe a sprinkle of cheese if you’re feeling extra spirited.

Tips & Mistakes

– Remember to plop those dumplings in on time.
– Forget to season? Keep a salt shaker nearby and call it a flavor surprise.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in a container that doesn’t leak—learned that one the messy way. Pop it in the fridge. Warm it up whenever your soul needs a hug, or go bold and eat it cold; I won’t judge. Breakfast dumplings? Yep, it’s a thing.

Variations and Substitutions

Be brave! Swap chicken for turkey or try a vegetarian spin by throwing in a can of beans. No celery? Add an extra carrot. Get creative—I’ve even tossed in peas for fun. Once, I tried it with sugar instead of salt, which was… weird, so I wouldn’t recommend that!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings

This comforting slow cooker chicken dumplings recipe features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, perfect for a hearty family meal.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 4 cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
• ▢ 2 cup carrots sliced
• ▢ 2 cup celery chopped
• ▢ 1 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour for dumplings
• ▢ 0.5 cup milk for dumplings
• ▢ 0.25 cup butter melted, for dumplings
• ▢ 1 tbsp baking powder for dumplings

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Place chicken breasts, carrots, celery, chicken broth, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
• Remove chicken breasts and shred them with two forks, then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, melted butter, and milk to make the dumpling batter.
• Drop dumpling batter by spoonfuls over the simmering chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
• Serve hot and enjoy your slow cooker chicken dumplings.

Notes

This recipe can be doubled for larger families and leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.