If you’re craving a bowl of comfort food, look no further than slow-cooker chicken and dumplings. This dish is perfect for those chilly days when you want something warm and hearty without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Chicken: Go for skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts. The skin adds flavor and the bone keeps the meat juicy.
• Veggies: Chopped onion, celery, and carrots form the classic mirepoix base.
• Stock and Soups: Use chicken stock for depth of flavor, and add condensed cream of chicken and cream of celery soups for that creamy texture.
• Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and dried thyme are your go-to spices.
• Dumplings: All-purpose flour, baking powder, butter, and whole milk make the perfect dough.

How to Make It

• Cook the Chicken and Veggies: Toss the chicken, onion, celery, and carrots into your slow cooker. Mix the stock, soups, and seasonings in a bowl, then pour it over the chicken and veggies. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
• Prep the Dumplings: Once the chicken is cooked, take it out and let it cool a bit. While it’s cooling, mix up your dumpling dough by combining flour, salt, and baking powder.
• Finish Up: Shred the chicken and add it back to the slow cooker. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the soup. Let it cook for another 30 minutes to an hour until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
• Enjoy!

And there you have it—delicious, homemade chicken and dumplings with minimal effort. This recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or even for serving guests during the holidays. Enjoy your bowl of comfort!