Healthier Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup whole wheat biscuit mix
• 2 tablespoons cold butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
2. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker. Add the onion, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
4. When the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the biscuit mix, butter, and parsley. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit mixture into the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
7. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Chicken and dumplings is a classic Southern comfort food.
• This dish is usually made with white flour biscuit mix, but using a whole wheat mix adds extra nutrition.
• The chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.