Ingredients
Scale
Let’s gather our essentials for this cozy dish. I’ve kept it simple and straightforward—no need for an ingredient list as long as your arm!
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups biscuit mix (or make your own with flour, baking powder, and salt)
- 2/3 cup milk
If you’re like my mom, who could whip up magic with pantry staples, consider tossing in any veggies you have on hand or swapping chicken breasts for thighs for extra flavor.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps, and you’ll have a pot of comfort ready in no time:
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker and layer with carrots, celery, peas, onion, and garlic.
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks right in the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix and milk to form a dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
Pro Tip: Using a wobbly chair to reach the counter might not be the safest choice, but a little help from your kids can turn this into a fun family activity!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings, recipe, cooking, food
