Easy Chicken and Dumplings
by Jacky
This Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a classic comfort food made effortless in the slow cooker. The video demonstrates a straightforward approach to creating tender chicken pieces in a flavourful broth, topped with fluffy dumplings. Perfect for busy weeknights, this crockpot version requires minimal preparation and delivers maximum comfort. The combination of soft chicken and pillowy dumplings makes this a family favourite that's sure to warm everyone at the table
Watch: Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Original recipe video — click to play
Ingredients
Main
- 800 g Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Can also use chicken thighs for more flavour
Broth
- 1000 ml Chicken stock
Use homemade or shop-bought
- 200 g Carrots, peeled and sliced
- 150 g Celery, sliced
- 1 medium Onion, diced
Seasoning
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Dumplings
- 200 g Plain flour
For dumpling dough
- 5 ml Baking powder
- 30 g Butter, melted
- 120 ml Milk
Garnish
- 15 g Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Add as garnish just before serving
Method
- 1Optional step
Heat a little oil in a large frying pan and briefly brown the chicken pieces on all sides for colour and flavour. This step is optional but recommended.
~8 minsTip: Browning adds depth of flavour but can be skipped for speed
- 2
Place the browned chicken (or raw, if skipping step 1), carrots, celery, and diced onion into your slow cooker.
~5 mins - 3
Pour the chicken stock over the ingredients and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
~3 mins - 4
Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3.5 hours, until the chicken is completely cooked through and tender.
~6 hrsTip: The chicken should shred easily with a fork when ready
- 5
While the chicken cooks, prepare the dumpling dough. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the melted butter and milk until a soft dough forms.
~5 minsTip: Do not overmix; a lumpy dough is fine
- 6
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the simmering broth in the slow cooker. Do not stir.
~2 minsTip: Use a dessert spoon or small ice cream scoop for even-sized dumplings
- 7
Cover the slow cooker and cook for a further 45 minutes on Low (or 20–30 minutes on High) until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
~45 minsTip: Do not lift the lid during cooking as this releases steam needed for the dumplings
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
~5 mins
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. Chicken thighs are an excellent choice as they remain tender and moist during long, slow cooking and provide more flavour. You may need to increase the cooking time slightly by 30 minutes on Low if using thighs, as they're a bit denser
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