Hearty Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings: A Comforting Weeknight Classic

Place the chicken, onion, carrots, and celery into the crock pot.
In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot.
Cook the Stew:

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the crock pot.
Make the Dumplings:

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
Add Dumplings to the Pot:

Drop spoonfuls of dough directly onto the surface of the stew in the crock pot. Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
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