easy slow cooker chicken and dumplings

Author of this recipe: Raymundo Wayment

Easy slow cooker recipe for chicken & dumplings. Simply combine cooked shredded chicken, broth, vegetables, and store-bought or homemade dumplings in a slow cooker. Cook all day for tender, delicious comfort food. #slowcooker #chickenanddumplings #comfortfood

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Ingredients

• * 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• * 2 cups frozen or homemade dumplings (please see my recipe for easy dumplings)
• * 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• * 1 cup sliced carrots
• * 1 cup chopped onions
• * 1/2 cup frozen peas
• * 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water (for the thickening sauce)
• * 2 cloves garlic, minced
• * 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• * Salt and pepper to taste
• * Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
• * Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing the slow cooker if needed)

Steps

2. Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
4. Ingredients:
5. - 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
6. - 1 large onion, chopped
7. - 4 cloves garlic, minced
8. - 1 tbsp olive oil
9. - 6 cups chicken broth
10. - 1 tsp dried thyme
11. - Salt and pepper, to taste
12. - 1 package wonton wrappers
14. Instructions:
16. Step 1: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until soft and fragrant.
18. Step 2: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from heat and set aside.
20. Step 3: In a slow cooker, combine the chicken broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked chicken to the slow cooker.
22. Step 4: Cover and cook the chicken and broth mixture on low for 6-8 hours.
24. Step 5: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dumplings. Take a wonton wrapper and place a spoonful of ground pork in the center. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a triangle.
26. Step 6: Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the dumplings to the water and cook for 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and serve immediately.
28. Step 7: To serve, ladle the chicken broth into bowls and place a few dumplings on top of each bowl.
30. Tips:
31. - For added flavor, you can add shredded carrots or peas to the chicken broth.
32. - You can also use store-bought broth instead of making your own.
33. - If you don't have ground pork, you can substitute with ground beef or even sausage.
35. Enjoy your delicious slow cooker chicken and dumplings!

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