Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken Breast: 1 kg (2.2 pounds)
- Dumpling Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ tsp salt, 1 beaten egg, and enough water to make a soft dough
- Carrots: 2 medium, chopped (about 1 cup)
- Celery Stalks: 2, chopped (about ½ cup)
- Onion: 1 large, chopped (about 1 cup)
- Garlic Cloves: 3-4, minced
- Chicken Broth or Stock: 4 cups
- Fresh Parsley or Sage: for seasoning
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Cooking Oil: 1 tbsp (for greasing the slow cooker)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes (plus dough resting time)
- Cooking Time: 4-5 hours in a slow cooker on low setting
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty; involves dough preparation)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare the dumpling dough by mixing flour, salt, egg, and enough water to form a soft dough. Cover and let rest while preparing other ingredients.
- In a slow cooker, grease the interior with cooking oil.
- Add chicken breast pieces to the slow cooker.
- Top with chopped carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
- Pour chicken broth or stock over the top.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Roll out dumpling dough into small circles or shapes and add them to the slow cooker, being careful not to overcrowd them.
- Cover and continue cooking for another hour or until dumplings are cooked through and softened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like parsley or sage.
Nutritional Information: (per serving - varies with exact ingredients used)
Calories: Depending on the size of the dumplings and other factors, this dish can range from approximately 400-500 calories per person.
Dish Characteristics:
- Comfort food with a healthier twist due to the slow-cooking method and lean chicken breast used.
- Dumplings add a unique texture and flavor to the dish.
- Can be customized with different seasoning herbs and flavors.
User Comments:
- "The dish was amazing! The dumplings were a great addition and made the dish feel special."
- "I loved how easy this recipe was to make in the slow cooker. The chicken was tender and the dumplings were delicious."
- "I substituted some of the ingredients with ones I had on hand and it still came out great. A good recipe to have in my back pocket."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Ensure chicken is cooked through before adding dumplings to avoid raw dough in the finished dish.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
- For a healthier option, consider using low-fat chicken broth or stock and cooking oil spray instead of using oil for greasing the slow cooker.
