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Healthy Chicken And Dumplings Crock Pot Recipe

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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Rae Gun Ramblings
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Rae Gun Ramblings from www.raegunramblings.com

Description

This healthy and hearty chicken and dumplings crock pot recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a home-cooked meal without all the fuss. Slow cooked chicken and fluffy dumplings come together in this easy-to-make crock pot dish that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. This comforting and delicious meal is sure to be a crowd pleaser, and is also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies.

Prep Time

This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare and assemble in the crock pot. This includes gathering the ingredients, prepping the vegetables, and mixing the dumplings.

Cook Time

Once assembled in the crock pot, the chicken and dumplings will slow cook for about 8 hours on low, or 4 hours on high, to create the perfect combination of tender and juicy chicken, and fluffy and flavorful dumplings.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot. Top with the onion, garlic, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

2. When the chicken is cooked through and tender, remove it from the crock pot and set aside. Shred the chicken with two forks and set aside.

3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until thickened. Stir in the frozen corn and peas and cook for 1 minute. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the crock pot.

4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, melted butter, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add in the milk and stir until a thick dough forms. Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the top of the chicken and sauce in the crock pot.

5. Cover and cook on low for an additional 45 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.

Equipment

  • Crock pot
  • Small saucepan
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Notes

Feel free to add any other vegetables you have on hand, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini. You can also swap out the frozen vegetables for fresh if desired.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 442
  • Fat: 15.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 43.5g
  • Protein: 30.1g
  • Fiber: 4.2g

Recipe Tips

If you don’t have a crock pot, you can also make this recipe in a large Dutch oven. Simply cover and bake at 350 degrees F for about 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.

For added flavor, you can season the chicken with a few extra herbs and spices, such as sage, rosemary, or paprika.

If you’re looking for a lower-calorie option, you can replace the butter in the dumplings with olive oil or coconut oil.


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