Homestyle Slow-Cooked Chicken with Fluffy Dumplings
A comforting dish of tender chicken in savory broth with pillowy dumplings, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs Generously season with salt and pepper before cooking.
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste Salt and pepper To season.
For the Dumplings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
Sautéing Aromatics
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced celery, and minced garlic, stirring until they’re fragrant—about 3-4 minutes.
Cooking the Chicken
- In a slow cooker, place the seasoned chicken, sautéed veggies, baby carrots, dried thyme, and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for about 6 hours or until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender. On high heat, it will take about 3 hours.
Making the Dumplings
- About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the dumplings by mixing flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix in the milk and melted butter until it forms a soft dough.
Final Cooking
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough on top of the chicken mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
Serving
- Ladle everything into bowls, and enjoy the smiles at your table.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave.