Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil16 ounces chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/8 teaspoon black pepper1 large onion, (about 1 1/2 cups) diced2 large celery stalks, (about 1 1/2 cups) diced1 cup matchsticks carrots (or 1 large carrot, julienned)2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour4 cups chicken stock, no salt addedDumplings:1/2 cup white whole wheat flour1 tablespoon cornmeal1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/3 cup skim milk
Directions
Place a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the oil to the warm pan, then add the chicken.

Sprinkle on the poultry seasoning and pepper and cook until the chicken is lightly browned, about five minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker insert, then return the pan to the heat and add the onion. Cook for two to three minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a tablespoon of stock to the pan if the onions start to stick or brown too much.

Add celery and carrots to the pan, and cook another two minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables. Cook for two more minutes, stirring often.

Slowly pour in the stock, stirring until it's all incorporated. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.

After simmering for one minute, transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for five to seven hours.

About 15 minutes before you're ready to eat, combine the dry ingredients for the dumplings in a small mixing bowl. Stir in the milk with a fork.

Remove the lid of the slow cooker and drop the dumpling mix on top one tablespoon at a time.

Cover the slow cooker with a cotton towel, then replace the lid. Steam the dumplings for 15 minutes, then serve immediately.

Serving Size: Makes one cup of stew with one dumpling per serving.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 285.7
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 66.4 mg
  • Sodium: 123.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 34.1 g

Member Reviews
  • MARYELLEN301
    Taste was good but something about the dumplings in the slow cooker missed the mark. They were heavy. Recipe was the same as Mom used except for the corn meal. Whose idea was that? Weird! I think I'll just do it stovetop and maybe the dumpling will improve in texture. Definitely needed the peas. - 8/4/13
  • NORASPAT
    The peas were a good addition at the end never thought about it I used my own dumpling recipe because DH does not like corn meal VERY good. Thank you ! - 2/22/14
  • REDROBIN47
    I'm going to try this with my own dumpling recipe. Cornmeal sounds a little strange to me. - 7/13/19
  • CD13823769
    This sounds good. I might try putting everything in the slow cooker and see how it turns out. - 5/16/14
  • MACHOL
    Reminds me of what my grandma use to make! - 7/13/21
  • SUSANYOUNGER
    My dumplings didnt work - 2/18/21
  • BONNIE1552
    I do a quicker version with a few less calories. - 12/9/20
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
    Very good! - 4/17/20
  • PICKIE98
    It is less work to do this in my Dutch oven/stovetop. One pan. - 4/5/20
  • LOSER05
    yum - 3/22/20
  • 1CRAZYDOG
    Made it stovetop and it was good. Would add in more veggies just to get my veggie quota in. - 1/9/20
  • FISHGUT3
    thanks - 10/26/19
  • CD2693807
    I would add broccoli and mushrooms and garlic.... - 10/25/19
  • HOTPINKCAMARO49
    Delicious! - 3/22/19
  • DAIZYSTARLITE
    yummy - 1/4/19
  • AZMOMXTWO
    thank you - 12/1/18
  • OX1010
    loved it - 9/25/18
  • DJ4HEALTH
    good - 1/4/18
  • BTAMMARO
    very delish - 4/13/17