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Preparing the Chicken Stew
- Prep the Ingredients: In your crock pot, combine the chicken breasts or thighs, chopped onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Add the dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, paprika, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Shredding the Chicken
- Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir to combine.
Making the Dumplings
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the cubed cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Milk: Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Adding the Dumplings
- Add Dumplings to the Crock Pot: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the surface of the chicken stew in the crock pot. Make sure to space them out evenly.
- Cook the Dumplings: Cover the crock pot and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a dumpling; it should come out clean.
Serving
- Serve: Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls, making sure to get plenty of both the stew and the dumplings.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Conclusion
This crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe is sure to become a family favorite. It’s easy to prepare, incredibly comforting, and packed with flavor. The tender chicken, savory broth, and fluffy dumplings make for a perfect meal that’s ideal for busy weekdays or a cozy weekend dinner. Enjoy the best ever crock pot chicken and dumplings!
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