Slow Cooker Dumplings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 chopped boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
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1/2 teaspoon pepper, split in two portions.
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1/2 teaspoon salt, split in two portions.
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1 tablespoon of canola oil.
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3 ribs of celery, diced.
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2 medium-sized carrots, peeled and diced.
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1 large onion, diced.
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3 minced garlic cloves.
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2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
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1/3 cup of regular flour.
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4 cups of chicken stock, split into two parts.
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2 bay leaves.
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1 teaspoon of dried thyme.
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2 cups of regular flour (for dumplings).
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3 teaspoons of baking powder (for dumplings).
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1 teaspoon of salt (for dumplings).
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1/4 teaspoon of pepper (for dumplings).
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1 cup of whole milk (for dumplings).
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4 tablespoons of melted butter (for dumplings).
# Instructions:
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Season the chicken with half the salt and pepper. Heat oil in a big skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes until it’s cooked through. Move it into a 6-quart slow cooker.
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Using the same pan, cook the celery, onion, and carrots for 6-8 minutes, or until soft. Mix in the garlic, tomato paste, and the rest of the salt and pepper. Let it cook for another minute. Stir in the flour and cook for one more minute.
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Pour 2 cups of the chicken stock into the skillet, whisking it until it thickens. Add it to the slow cooker, then stir in the thyme, bay leaves, and the rest of the chicken stock.
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In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper for the dumplings. Mix in the milk and melted butter to make a batter. Drop the batter, about 1/4 cup each, on top of the chicken in the slow cooker.
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Put the lid on and cook on a low setting for 6-8 hours, until it’s bubbling and the dumplings are soft and set. Discard the bay leaves, and let everything cool for 15 minutes before serving without the lid.
# Notes:
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Great for chilly evenings when you’re craving something warm and hearty.
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To make things faster, you can grab already chopped veggies or use rotisserie chicken.