One of the greatest inventions known to man is probably the slow-cooker, a dream come true as far as kitchen appliances go. This handy dandy crock-pot holy grail is the answer to all your dinner time dilemmas. For all of us out there who juggle a million and one things a day, this invention saves tons of time, it allows you to run all those afternoon/after work errands, take the kids to and from soccer practice and still have a home cooked meal on the table. Throw all ingredients into a pot the morning of and by the time you come home dinner is ready! Try this featured recipe, and enjoy all the time you will be saving.
Slow Cooked Chicken and Dumplings
Prep Time:
15 min
Total Time:
11 hr
Makes:
6 servings, about 1-3/4 cups each
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
2-1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups each chopped onions, celery and carrots
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
3/4 cup hot water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
COMBINE chicken, broth, onions, celery and carrots in slow cooker; cover with lid.
COOK on LOW for 8 to 10 hours (or on HIGH for 3-1/2 hours).
ADD peas and cream cheese spread; stir until well blended. Mix stuffing mix, water and eggs until well blended. Drop stuffing mixture, 2 heaping tablespoonfuls at a time, onto chicken mixture in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on HIGH 30 min. gently turn over dumplings. Cook, covered, an additional 15 min.
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