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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Easy Slow-Simmered Comfort Food

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A comforting slow-simmered chicken and dumplings recipe that uses simple pantry staples and a slow cooker to create tender chicken and fluffy dumplings in a rich broth.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, slice carrots and celery (about 10-15 minutes prep).
  2. Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery on top. Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper evenly.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and vegetables are soft.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined to form a thick but spoonable batter.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter over the hot stew in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Carefully remove chicken thighs, discard skin and bones, shred the meat with two forks, and return shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Do not overmix dumpling batter; lumps help keep dumplings tender. Avoid lifting the lid while dumplings cook to retain steam. For gluten-free dumplings, substitute flour with a rice flour and tapioca starch blend. If broth is too thick, add extra broth or water; if too thin, cook uncovered to reduce before adding dumplings.

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