Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups Carrots, sliced
• 1 cup Celery, diced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 package or recipe Dumpling mix (or homemade dumplings)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• Optional: Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crockpot.
2. Add the sliced carrots, diced celery, and chopped onion on top of the chicken.
3. Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables and chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is tender.
5. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir in the heavy cream.
6. If using a dumpling mix, follow the package instructions to prepare the dumplings. Drop them on top of the chicken mixture.
7. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your hearty meal!

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