Description
This recipe delivers a deeply flavorful and satisfying creamy chicken and dumplings, using a slow cooker for incredibly tender chicken and light, fluffy dumplings. It’s a comforting meal the whole family will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) Chicken Thighs, cut into chunks
- 1.2 L (5 cups) Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour
- 120 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 240 ml (1 cup) Whole Milk
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Baking Powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) Kosher Salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) Black Pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) Smoked Paprika
- ¼ tsp (1.25 g) Turmeric (optional)
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp (30 g) Parsley, chopped
- 1 Tbsp (15 g) Chives, minced
- 1 medium Carrot, diced (≈100 g)
- 1 Celery Stalk, diced (≈70 g)
- 1 small Onion, chopped (≈80 g)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Slow Cook Chicken: Combine chicken, broth, and sautéed vegetables in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Prepare Dumplings: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and turmeric. Stir in melted butter, milk, and lemon juice until just combined.
- Steam Dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter into simmering broth. Cover and steam for 12-15 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with parsley and chives. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the dumpling dough to ensure they remain light and fluffy. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavors and prevents the dish from feeling heavy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken,dumplings,slow cooker,comfort food,easy,dinner,family,creamy