{"id":3693,"date":"2025-04-20T23:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T23:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=3693"},"modified":"2025-04-20T23:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T23:07:09","slug":"crockpot-chicken-and-dumplings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/20\/crockpot-chicken-and-dumplings\/","title":{"rendered":"Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Prep Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>15 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Cook Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6\u20138 hours (low) or 3\u20134 hours (high)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Total Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6\u20138 hours (low) or 3\u20134 hours (high)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Servings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6 servings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4>For the Soup:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>3 carrots, peeled and sliced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>3 stalks celery, sliced<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried rosemary<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<h4>For the Dumplings:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons baking powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup milk<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted<span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-911\" data-method=\"placement-service\" data-ezoic-video-excluded=\"1\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>For Garnish:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li>Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Cook the Soup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Cover and cook on <strong>low for 6\u20138 hours <\/strong>or <strong>high for 3\u20134 hours <\/strong>, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.<\/li>\n<li>Once the chicken is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Make the Dumplings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix\u2014the dough should be slightly sticky.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Add the Dumplings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough (about 1\u20132 tablespoons each) onto the surface of the simmering soup. Space them evenly to allow room for expansion.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the slow cooker and cook on <strong>high for an additional 30\u201340 minutes <\/strong>, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to ensure proper cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Serve and Enjoy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>Remove the bay leaf and discard.<\/li>\n<li>Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls, ensuring each serving has plenty of broth, vegetables, and dumplings.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.<\/li>\n<li>Serve hot and enjoy this comforting, hearty meal!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thicker Broth: <\/strong>If you prefer a thicker broth, mix 1\u20132 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the soup during the last 30 minutes of cooking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetable Variations: <\/strong>Add diced potatoes, green beans, or peas for extra heartiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead: <\/strong>Prep the vegetables and chicken the night before, then assemble everything in the slow cooker in the morning for a stress-free meal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage: <\/strong>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to <strong>3 days <\/strong>. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Nutrition Facts <\/strong>(Per Serving, based on 6 servings)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories: ~420 kcal<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 38g<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 30g<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 15g<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 3g<\/li>\n<li>Sugar: 5g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Note: Nutrition values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This <strong>Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings <\/strong>is the epitome of comfort food\u2014rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. The slow-cooked broth infuses every bite with savory goodness, while the fluffy dumplings add a delightful contrast in texture. Whether you\u2019re craving a warm, hearty meal or need a fuss-free dinner option, this recipe delivers big on taste and convenience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-2\"><\/div>\n<p>Ready to make this classic dish? Grab your ingredients and let your slow cooker do the work\u2014it\u2019s comfort food at its finest!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 6\u20138 hours (low) or 3\u20134 hours (high) Total Time 6\u20138 hours (low) or 3\u20134&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3694,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 6\u20138 hours (low) or 3\u20134 hours (high) Total Time 6\u20138 hours (low) or 3\u20134 hours (high) Servings 6 servings Ingredients For the Soup:"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3693"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3695,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3693\/revisions\/3695"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}