INGREDIENTS NEEDED:
FOR THE CHICKEN AND BROTH:
800 grams.Of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
1 medium-diced onion.
3 large peeled carrots; sliced
3 celery stalks; sliced.
4 cloves of garlic; minced.
4 Cups.Of chicken broth.
2 Cups.Of water.
2 bay leaves.
1 Tsp.Of dried thyme.
Salt and pepper to taste.
FOR THE DUMPLINGS:
2 Cups.Of all-purpose flour.
1 Tbsp.Of baking powder.
1/2 Tsp.Of salt.
3/4 Cup.Of milk.
3 Tbsp.Of unsalted butter; melted.
PREPARATION METHOD:
1st Step:
Prepare the chicken as the first thing. Trim the chicken breasts of any excess flesh and cut them into bite-sized segments. Season with salt and pepper.
2nd Step:
Place the chicken, onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic in the slow cooker. And Combine the chicken broth, water, bay leaves, dried thyme, and additional salt and pepper to flavor in a separate basin. Blend well.
3rd Step:
In the slow cooker, pour the broth mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Ensure that the liquid encompasses all of the ingredients. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken must be thoroughly cooked and tender.
4th Step:
Prepare the dumplings near the conclusion of the simmering period. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing basin.
5th Step:
In a separate basin, combine the butter and milk. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is just combined. Take caution not to overmix the dough; it should have a few lumps.
6th Step:
Once the chicken has finished cooking, remove the bay leaves from the slow cooker and dispose of them. Place spoonfuls of dumpling dough atop the chicken and broth mixture in the slow cooker. Distribute them uniformly across the surface.
7th Step:
Re-cover the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 1 to 2 hours, or until the dumplings are fully cooked. They should be airy and light.
8th Step:
Once the dumplings are cooked, stir the mixture gradually to slightly thicken the broth. The dumplings will absorb a portion of the liquid, resulting in a creamy texture. Adjust the broth's seasoning with salt and pepper as necessary.
9th Step:
Serve the homemade chicken and dumplings from the slow cooker steaming. Place the chicken, veggies, dumplings, and broth in individual bowls, making sure that each dish has a good portion of each component.
