Description
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a rich, creamy broth, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can baking powder biscuits
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 splash lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the bone-in chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
- Add the chicken broth, chopped carrots, peas, diced onion, and minced garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- After 6 hours, remove the chicken and shred it, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Open the can of baking powder biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters.
- Add the biscuit pieces to the slow cooker, stirring gently to combine.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Using bone-in chicken adds more flavor to the broth.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 6
- Category: chicken
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: chicken, dumplings, slow cooker, comfort food, family meal