Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
• 1 cup milk

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

6-8 hours on low

Difficulty Level:

1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
2. Add the chicken broth, onion, carrots, and celery.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it.
5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
6. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
7. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and cut in with a fork or pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
8. Add the milk and stir until a dough forms.
9. Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto the surface of the soup.
10. Cover and cook for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving (8 servings)
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Comforting and hearty
• Creamy and flavorful
• Easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights
• Suitable for large gatherings

User Comments:

• "This dish is a lifesaver on cold evenings. It's so easy to prepare, and the dumplings are fluffy and delicious!"
• "The combination of chicken, vegetables, and dumplings is perfect. I love that I can just throw it all in the slow cooker and forget about it."
• "I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy broth and fluffy dumplings."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a whole chicken, you can use 3-4 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs.
• You can also use a combination of vegetables, such as peas, corn, or green beans.
• If you don't have cold butter, you can freeze the butter cubes for 15 minutes before cutting them into the flour mixture.
• Make sure to cover the slow cooker tightly to prevent the dumplings from drying out.