Cracker Barrel Chicken And Dumplings In Crock Pot
Description
Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings in Crock Pot is a delicious family-friendly meal that is easy to make and takes minimal effort. This slow-cooker version of the classic dish is made with chicken, vegetables, and dumplings, all cooked together in a rich and flavorful gravy. The end result is a comforting and hearty meal that everyone will love. The best part is that this recipe requires minimal prep time and the slow cooker does all the work for you.
Prep Time
This recipe has a prep time of just 10 minutes. During that time you will need to chop the vegetables and chicken, mix together the dry ingredients for the dumplings, and assemble the ingredients in the slow cooker. Once the ingredients are prepped, all that is left is to sit back and let the slow cooker do its magic.
Cook Time
This recipe has a cook time of 3-4 hours. It is important to note that the cook time may vary depending on the size and power of your slow cooker. We recommend using a slow cooker with a temperature setting, so that you can adjust the temperature as needed.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- For the dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables and chicken. Dice the carrots, celery and onion and mince the garlic. Place the vegetables and chicken in the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, butter, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and basil and mix until a paste is formed. Pour the paste over the chicken and vegetables and stir to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Half an hour before the chicken is done cooking, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until a soft dough is formed. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the slow cooker, on top of the chicken and vegetables.
Cover the slow cooker and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
Stir in the half-and-half, peas, and corn and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve the Cracker Barrel Chicken and Dumplings in Crock Pot hot with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Small bowl
- Medium bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Notes
This recipe can be easily adapted to suit your tastes. Feel free to add more vegetables or swap out the chicken for beef or pork. You can also adjust the spices and seasonings to suit your preferences.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 630
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fiber: 4 g
Recipe Tips
If you prefer a thicker gravy for your Chicken and Dumplings, you can mix together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the slow cooker in the last 15 minutes of cooking. This will help to thicken the gravy and create a richer and more flavorful dish.
You can also add potatoes to the slow cooker with the vegetables. This will add a delicious, starchy flavor to the dish and make it even more filling.
If you want to make this dish even easier, you can use pre-made dumpling dough. Simply drop spoonfuls of the dough into the slow cooker and cook as directed.
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