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Chicken And Dumplings

Sea Salt Savorings
Chicken and Dumplings is a classic comfort food that fills the kitchen with tantalizing aromas and fills hearts with warmth. This recipe adapts this timeless dish for the slow cooker, transforming it into an even more comforting and convenient meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 446 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tbsp butter

For the Dumplings:

Instructions
 

Preparing the Chicken:

  • Season Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft.
  • Combine in Slow Cooker: Place chicken, sautéed vegetables, herbs, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
  • Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Preparing the Dumplings:

  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted butter and milk until a soft dough forms.
  • Form Dumplings: Near the end of the chicken's cooking time, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough into the slow cooker.
  • Cook Dumplings: Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 42gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1630mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 465IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.