Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
   • Place chicken pieces in the slow cooker.
   • Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
   • Pour in the chicken broth and give it a gentle stir.
2. Cook on Low:
   • Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until the chicken is tender.
3. Make the Roux:
   • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
   • Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns golden brown.
4. Thicken the Stew:
   • Ladle a cup of hot broth from the slow cooker into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
   • Pour the roux mixture back into the slow cooker and stir well.
   • Add frozen peas and corn, and continue cooking on low while preparing the dumplings.
5. Prepare the Dumplings:
   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add milk, stirring until a soft dough forms.
   • Fold in chopped parsley.
6. Add Dumplings to Slow Cooker:
   • Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the hot chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
7. Continue Cooking:
   • Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
8. Serve:
   • Discard the bay leaf.
   • Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and enjoy the hearty, comforting meal.

Note: Feel free to adjust the seasonings and vegetables according to your preference. This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe is perfect for a cozy, delicious dinner without much fuss.