Ingredients
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Part of the charm of this recipe is its simplicity. You won’t find any hard-to-pronounce ingredients here, just good, honest food that you probably already have in your pantry.
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
If you’re missing any of these ingredients, don’t fret. You can easily swap fresh herbs for dried or use a rotisserie chicken if you’re short on time. This recipe is as flexible as you need it to be.
Instructions
Cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating. Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Layer the carrots, celery, and onion on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the dumplings. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the crockpot, covering the chicken mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
From my experience, don’t worry if the dumplings look imperfect. Remember, home cooking is all about the love you put into it, not the perfection of the outcome.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings, recipe, cooking, food
