Chicken and Dumpling
Ingredients:
– **Chicken breast** (about 500 grams)
– **Chicken broth** (4 cups)
– **Carrots** (1 cup, diced)
– **Celery** (1 cup, diced)
– **Onion** (1 medium onion, chopped)
– **Garlic** (2 cloves, minced)
– **Peas** (1 cup, fresh or frozen)
– **Salt and pepper** (to taste)
– **Herbs** (such as thyme and rosemary, optional)
#### Dumpling Ingredients:
– **Flour** (2 cups)
– **Milk** (1/2 cup)
– **Baking powder** (2 teaspoons)
– **Butter** (3 tablespoons, melted)
– **Salt** (1/2 teaspoon)
### Preparation Method:
1. **Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables:**
– Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker with the chicken broth.
– Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
– Cover the mixture and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
2. **Make the Dumplings:**
– In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
– Add the milk and melted butter, and mix until a smooth batter forms.
3. **Add the Dumplings to the Soup:**
– After cooking the chicken, remove it from the pot and shred into pieces.
– Stir in the shredded chicken and peas.
– Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the soup.
– Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
4. **Serving:**
– Serve the chicken and dumplings with fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy your meal!
