Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting one-pot meal perfect for cozy dinners. Tender chicken breasts and fresh vegetables simmer in a creamy herb-infused broth, topped with fluffy homemade dumplings. The slow cooker method allows all flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for family meals or meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups milk
Dumplings
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 3/4 cup milk
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the roux: Turn the crockpot to high and add the butter. Let it melt completely, then whisk in the flour and chopped garlic. Allow this mixture to cook for 5 to 10 minutes to form a flavorful roux base.
- Add herbs, chicken, and vegetables: Incorporate the fresh thyme, sage, chicken breasts, chopped onion, celery, and carrots into the crockpot. Pour in the broth and season everything with salt and black pepper. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or on high for 1 to 2 hours until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Make the dumpling batter: About one hour before serving, mix the dumpling ingredients by stirring together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, chopped fresh sage, and black pepper. Add the milk and mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Finish the dish: Increase the crockpot heat to high. Shred the cooked chicken inside the crockpot using forks. Stir in the 2 cups of milk to the crockpot mixture to create the creamy base. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter on top of the chicken and broth mixture, cover, and cook for an additional hour until dumplings are fully cooked and fluffy.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor; dried can be substituted but reduce quantity to about one-third.
- Shred the chicken with two forks right in the crockpot for easier serving and better absorption of flavors.
- The dumplings should be mixed just enough to combine the ingredients—overmixing can make them tough.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or green beans in the last 30 minutes of cooking for added color and nutrients.
- If you prefer a thicker broth, reduce the amount of broth slightly or cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
