Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings - Easy Comfort Food

Chicken and dumplings gets even easier in the crockpot. The long cook time makes the chicken fall-apart tender.

The dumplings puff up right on top of the stew. No need to make a separate dough – just drop spoonfuls of batter over the hot broth.

It's forgiving too. Use whatever chicken you have, and add extra veggies if you like.

About the Ingredients

1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Thighs stay juicier than breasts in the crockpot. You can use breasts if you prefer, but reduce cook time by 1 hour.

4 cups (950ml) chicken broth

Low-sodium lets you control the salt. For richer flavor, use half broth and half water.

1 cup (150g) diced carrots

Peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Frozen works too – no need to thaw.

1 cup (150g) diced celery

Adds fresh flavor. Leave it out if you don't have any.

1 tsp dried thyme

Or use 1 tbsp fresh thyme. Rosemary or sage also work well.

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

For the dumplings. Self-rising flour works too – just skip the baking powder.

2 tsp baking powder

Makes the dumplings light. Check it's fresh for best rise.

1/2 cup (120ml) milk

Whole milk makes richer dumplings. Buttermilk adds tang.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the crockpot

Add chicken, broth, carrots, celery and thyme to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

2. Shred the chicken

Remove chicken with tongs and shred with two forks. Return to pot and stir.

3. Mix dumpling batter

Whisk flour, baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Stir in milk just until combined.

4. Add dumplings

Drop spoonfuls of batter over the hot stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes – don't peek!

5. Check doneness

Dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Insert a toothpick – it should come out clean.

6. Season and serve

Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls, making sure each gets dumplings.

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Delicious Variations

• Add 1 cup mushrooms with the carrots
• Swap chicken for turkey after Thanksgiving
• Make it spicy with 1/2 tsp cayenne in the broth

Frequently Asked Questions

Next time you want comfort without the work, let your crockpot do the heavy lifting. This one's a keeper.

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Tender chicken and fluffy dumplings simmered in a creamy broth – the easiest crockpot comfort food ready when you are.

10 minPrep time240 minCook time6Servings285 kcalCalories

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🧂 Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (150g) diced carrots
• 1 cup (150g) diced celery
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk

📋 Instructions

1. 1Prep the crockpot — Add chicken, broth, carrots, celery and thyme to the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
2. 2Shred the chicken — Remove chicken with tongs and shred with two forks. Return to pot and stir.
3. 3Mix dumpling batter — Whisk flour, baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Stir in milk just until combined.
4. 4Add dumplings — Drop spoonfuls of batter over the hot stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes – don't peek!
5. 5Check doneness — Dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Insert a toothpick – it should come out clean.
6. 6Season and serve — Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls, making sure each gets dumplings.

👨🍳 Chef's Note: The dumplings soak up broth as they sit. If making ahead, keep them separate and add when reheating.

Servings: 6

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Dish

Simple RecipesCooker10 minutes240 minutes250 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): 285 kcal · 22g protein · 28g carbs · 8g fat