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Hearty crockpot chicken and dumplings in a ceramic bowl

Hearty Herb & Garlic Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

This hearty crockpot chicken and dumplings recipe features tender chicken, vegetables, and savory herb dumplings cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. It's a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knives
  • Cutting board
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Vegetables

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for thickening, optional
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream optional, for richness

Dumplings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Place chicken, onion, carrots, and celery into the slow cooker.
  • Pour in chicken broth and season with thyme, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then stir.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  • Whisk together dumpling flour, baking powder, salt, fresh parsley, and chives in a bowl.
  • Stir in milk and melted butter with a fork until a soft dough forms.
  • Remove the lid, and if desired, thicken the stew with a flour slurry.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the stew, ensuring they sit on top of the liquid.
  • Cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  • Stir in heavy cream during the last few minutes of cooking or just before serving, if desired.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve immediately, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For thicker stew, you can make a slurry with flour and broth before adding dumplings. Adjust seasoning to taste and feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn.