Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings — The ultimate comfort food! After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly tender chicken and fluffy dumplings every time. The cozy aroma of this hearty stew will fill your home and make your family beg for seconds. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Air Fryer Turkey Zucchini Meatballs and Crockpot Meatballs and Tortellini Soup.

What You'll Need for Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
2. Step 2: Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Stir in flour, milk, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Return chicken to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups of the cooking liquid and the dumpling ingredients. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the slow cooker. Cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through.

Storing & Reheating Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated before serving.

Freezing Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use chicken breasts instead of thighs and reduce the amount of milk used.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken broth with beef broth for a different flavor profile.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your dumplings are tough, you may have added too much flour or cooked them for too long.

Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Total

7-9 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free (with cornstarch)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Seasonings

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
2. Step 2: Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Stir in flour, milk, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Return chicken to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups of the cooking liquid and the dumpling ingredients. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the slow cooker. Cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use chicken breasts instead of thighs and reduce the amount of milk used.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chicken broth with beef broth for a different flavor profile.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your dumplings are tough, you may have added too much flour or cooked them for too long.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen or refrigerated before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 3g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!