How to Make Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings: A Comforting One-Pot Meal
Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make one-pot meal that will warm you up on a cold day? Look no further! Crock pot chicken and dumplings are a classic comfort food that can be made in a slow cooker, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. In this article, we will guide you through the simple steps to create a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Before you start, gather the following ingredients:
– 1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 cup water
– 1 cup diced carrots
– 1 cup diced celery
– 1 cup diced onions
– 1 cup diced potatoes
– 1 cup diced zucchini
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 tablespoons cold butter, diced
– 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the chicken. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
2. In the bottom of your slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, water, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and zucchini. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables.
3. In a small bowl, combine the dried thyme and rosemary. Sprinkle the mixture over the chicken.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the chicken is tender and falls off the bone.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and set it aside. Use two forks to shred the chicken and return it to the slow cooker.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Stir in the milk until the mixture forms a dough. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough over the top of the shredded chicken in the slow cooker.
8. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.
9. Serve the crock pot chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and comforting crock pot chicken and dumplings, and let us know if you try this recipe!
