CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings with Cheddar Cheese

CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings with Cheddar Cheese is a comforting, hearty meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy cheddar dumplings, and a creamy broth. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines classic flavors with a cheesy twist, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner!

CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings with Cheddar Cheese

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CrockPot Chicken and Dumplings with Cheddar Cheese is a comforting, hearty meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy cheddar dumplings, and a creamy broth. This easy slow-cooker recipe combines classic flavors with a cheesy twist, making it perfect for a cozy family dinner!

• Author: Chef Megan

Ingredients

• For the Chicken Stew:
• For the Cheddar Dumplings:

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken Stew:Add the chicken, chicken broth, diced onion, celery, carrots, minced garlic, cream of chicken soup, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.Cover and cook onLOWfor 6-7 hours or onHIGHfor 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
2. Add the chicken, chicken broth, diced onion, celery, carrots, minced garlic, cream of chicken soup, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook onLOWfor 6-7 hours or onHIGHfor 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
4. Shred the Chicken:Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well.
5. Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well.
6. Make the Cheddar Dumplings:In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then gradually add the milk, mixing until just combined.
7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
8. Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
9. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then gradually add the milk, mixing until just combined.
10. Add Dumplings to the Slow Cooker:Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough on top of the chicken stew in the slow cooker.Cover and cook onHIGHfor an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
11. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough on top of the chicken stew in the slow cooker.
12. Cover and cook onHIGHfor an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
13. Serve:Once the dumplings are done, serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with extra parsley, if desired.
14. Once the dumplings are done, serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with extra parsley, if desired.

Notes

Make it spicy:Add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to the stew for a kick.
Add veggies:Stir in frozen peas or green beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Storage:Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.