Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

6-8 hours on low, or 4-6 hours on high

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker.
2. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
3. Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the slow cooker.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-6 hours.
5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred the meat.
6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
8. Add the milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
9. Drop the dumplings by spoonfuls into the slow cooker.
10. Cover and continue cooking on low for 1 hour, or high for 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Fat: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and comforting
• Rich and flavorful broth
• Fluffy and tender dumplings
• Perfect for a cold winter day

User Comments:

• "This was the best chicken and dumplings I've ever had!"
• "The dumplings were so light and fluffy!"
• "The broth was so flavorful and rich."
• "I will definitely be making this again!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through, or at an internal temperature of 165°F.
• If the dumplings are too thick, they will not cook through all the way.
• If the dumplings are too thin, they will fall apart in the broth.