Slow Cooker Chicken Dumplings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 chicken thighs without skin or bones, cut into smaller pieces.
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1/2 teaspoon of salt, split.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper, portioned.
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1 tablespoon of neutral oil, like canola.
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3 celery stalks, diced.
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2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and diced.
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1 large onion, chopped into small pieces.
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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2 tablespoons of concentrated tomato paste.
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1/3 cup plain all-purpose flour.
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4 cups chicken stock, portioned.
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2 dried bay leaves.
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1 teaspoon thyme, dried.
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2 cups of flour for the dumplings.
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3 teaspoons of baking powder for the dumplings.
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1 teaspoon salt for the dumplings.
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1/4 teaspoon pepper for the dumplings.
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1 cup full-fat milk for the dumplings.
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4 tablespoons butter, melted, for the dumplings.
# Instructions:
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Dust chicken with half of the salt and pepper. Warm oil in a big skillet on medium to high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until it's not pink anymore. Move chicken into a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Use the pan you cooked the chicken in to soften celery, carrots, and onion for about 6-8 minutes. Throw in garlic, tomato paste, and what's left of the salt and pepper. Let it cook for a minute. Stir in the flour and cook it for one more minute.
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Pour in 2 cups of the chicken broth while whisking and heat it until it thickens. Transfer everything to the slow cooker. Add bay leaves, thyme, and the rest of the chicken broth.
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Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and pepper in a bowl. Stir in milk and butter until you’ve got a thick batter. Scoop batter in 1/4 cup amounts and lay them over the chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
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Cover and simmer on low until the dish is bubbling and the dumplings are cooked through, about 6-8 hours. Fish out the bay leaves. Let it rest without the lid for 15 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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This filling dish is ideal for chilly evenings when you want something warm and satisfying.
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Quick tip: Speed things up by using pre-prepped veggies or rotisserie chicken.