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Homestyle Slow-Cooked Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings

A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken simmered in rich broth and soft dumplings that soak up all the savory goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth Ensure it's gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced Feel free to swap with your preferred veggies.
  • 1 cup celery, chopped Can be swapped for different vegetables.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups biscuit mix Use a gluten-free mix if needed.
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • to taste Fresh parsley for garnish Optional, for presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the carrots, celery, and onion while your chicken is resting.
  2. Set the chicken broth aside for later use.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. In your slow cooker, place the chicken breasts and sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chopped veggies and pour the chicken broth over the top.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Finishing the Dish
  1. Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
  2. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the biscuit mix with milk until just combined.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit mixture onto the simmering chicken mixture and cover.
  5. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high without lifting the lid.
Serving
  1. Ladle the dish into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before enjoying. For gluten-free options, select appropriate products.