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A steaming bowl of slow cooker chicken dumplings, rich with broth and vegetables and chicken.

Slow Cooker Comfort Chicken and Herb Dumplings

This comforting slow cooker recipe features tender chicken and fluffy herb dumplings in a savory broth. It's an easy, hearty meal perfect for a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or small cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary for an herbaceous twist
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Dumplings

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup milk whole milk for richness

Garnish

  • Fresh chopped parsley or chives optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Place chopped chicken, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in the slow cooker bottom. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk chicken broth and condensed cream of chicken soup, then pour over ingredients in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
  • About 30-45 minutes before serving, combine self-rising flour and milk in a bowl to form a shaggy dough; do not overmix.
  • Remove the lid from the slow cooker and drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly onto the simmering chicken mixture.
  • Replace the lid and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  • Gently stir to combine, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, lightly brown the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. You can also add other vegetables like peas or corn during the last hour of cooking. Ensure dumplings are fully cooked to avoid a gummy texture.