One of the most useful cooking 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 your dinner time dilemma. 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. Throw all ingredients into a pot the morning of and by the time you come home dinner should be ready! Try this featured recipe, and enjoy your night.
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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